Category Archives: forgiveness

When forgiveness seems humanly impossible, God always makes a way

Posted on June 22, 2015 by christiancounselorpastor

You all know the tragedy that happened in Charleston last week.  What’s amazed and baffled the media and others in the US is the attitude of the Emmanuel fellowship and the family and friends of the loved ones who lost … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is tough, but God always makes a way

Posted on September 10, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

Boy, do I know how tough forgiveness is!  And do I know how impossible it is to forgive without God’s help and power.  Just like only He can change a mind once hostile to Him into one that avidly seeks … Continue reading →

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Dysfunctional relationships distort our view of God, but God makes a way to clear our spiritual vision

Posted on June 21, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

So many of us have grown up in dysfunctional families.  Many of us have suffered abuse at the hands (literally) or through the mouth of our physical fathers and other family members.  How, then, can we see God as He … Continue reading →

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Being sick is tough, but God makes a way

Posted on February 12, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

David knew what it was to wait for God’s timing in his life.  Even though he was anointed king to succeed Saul, it was many trouble-filled years later before God made it happen.  David knew what it was like to … Continue reading →

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Grief is tough, but God makes a way, #3

Posted on February 8, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

Jesus wept.  If He wept, so can you as long and as hard and as often as you need to.  Why did He weep? That’s a great question.  Scripture doesn’t say.  Could it be because He saw how hurt, upset … Continue reading →

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Grief is tough, but God makes a way, #2

Posted on February 7, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

God gave Solomon the gift of wisdom, and Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 &4 sure shows it!  Yours is now a season of weeping and mourning, but, at the right time for you, those will be changed to laughter and dance.  Please let … Continue reading →

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Weariness is tough, but God makes a way, #2

Posted on January 29, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

God is so amazing!  In Ephesians 3:16, He teaches that if we’re not focused spiritually, things won’t work right in our lives.  Culturally, we are so focused on “doing” such as thinking of ways to solve our problems, that we … Continue reading →

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Loneliness is tough, but God makes a way

Posted on January 22, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

Isn’t it wonderful that Jesus makes the promise to never leave or forsake us to all of us who follow Him and are dedicated to being and doing what God the father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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Divorce is tough, but God makes a way, #2

Posted on January 20, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

It’s sad that believers judge other believers instead of being there for them and bearing their burdens during hard times.  That’s what happened to Job after his formerly blessedly silent “friends” opened their mouths.  They tried to find the cause … Continue reading →

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Chronic illness is tough, but God makes a way, #3

Posted on January 18, 2014 by christiancounselorpastor

Jesus told us to give Him our burdens and take His, which He says is lighter than anything we have to bear.  You are burdened by chronic illness, and Jesus wants you to give that burden to Him.  He’s your … Continue reading →

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