Tag: faith
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The Power of Words: Affirmation and Healing

Do you ever replay something said to you years ago? It brings back all the emotions all over again. Maybe it was a teacher who told you, “You’ll never amount to anything.” Or maybe a parent who said to you, “I’m so proud of you!” It’s incredible how words can stay with us for years.…
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Suffering and Joy: A Divine Paradox

James 1:2-3 (New Living Translation), “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” An opportunity for great joy and troubles of any kind don’t seem to go together,…