Forgiveness
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Love Through Conflicts Valentine’s Day is often painted as a picture-perfect celebration of love, or friendships with flowers, chocolates, and candlelit dinners. But real love isn’t just about the good moments; real love isn’t linear, pink, red, and white hearts and roses. Real love is about navigating challenges together. Love isn’t just about avoiding fights—it’s…
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Narcissism and Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) are both personality-related patterns, but they are fundamentally different in their core traits and how they affect relationships. The Key Difference Let’s read a little bit more about them. Narcissism (Narcissistic Personality Disorder – NPD) • Core Traits: Grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy. • Self-Perception: Feels superior…
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“Growth is Happening Beneath the Surface” You’re Growing Last May I was able to deliver a message to my congregation titled “April Showers Bring May Flowers: Bloom.” But the message went beyond spring, as I was lead to speak of the process and strength of the roots of a flower before it blooms and what…
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The heart of a wife is akin to the home of a mother—a sanctuary built on love, care, and vigilance. As wives, we love fiercely and without condition. We care deeply, seeing dangers on the horizon like an eagle surveying its surroundings. We warn, we shield, and we nurture—not out of obligation but from an…
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A Thanksgiving Reflection Today is a special day—a day to pause, gather with loved ones, and reflect on the blessings in our lives. Thanksgiving reminds us to center our hearts on gratitude, not just for the big moments but for the little ones that make life beautiful. This year, I’ve faced many challenges yet my…
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“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 Life often brings moments of pain, heartbreak, and disappointment. In those times, it can feel as though the weight of the world is crushing our spirit. Yet, God sees every tear, hears every cry, and knows every wound. He is the ultimate healer,…
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Beyond Feelings Love, in its truest form, is far more than an emotion that sweeps us off our feet. It’s not just about the butterflies or the thrill of excitement. While feelings of love can be powerful and intoxicating, the reality is that they come and go, and love in its mature state is sustained…
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A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is a word we hear and use so often, yet its true meaning is far deeper than what we commonly understand. In today’s world, love is frequently reduced to fleeting emotions or superficial gestures. We might hear someone say, “I love you,” but without actions that truly embody…
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Reflecting on my journey, I’ve come to recognize the role my own codependent tendencies played in forging what I once believed to be an ideal relationship. This match, which I was certain was destined for greatness, given our different backgrounds and upbringing instead became a source of profound turmoil during my years of marriage and…
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Viewing Life with Your Heart: A Self-Check This is a short but sharp message! Life often looks different when we view it through the lens of our heart. Taking a moment to self-reflect and check in with our true selves can make all the difference. Ask yourself: Are you truly living today? Whatever your definition…
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