Tag: fear
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ITS HARD TO BE REJECTED
by Faith Living
It’s hard to be rejected. It’s probably one of the cruelest things we do to each other. And Christianity has embraced Rejection just as much as the rest of the world. They even call it a godly tool and have classes to show us how to reject someone “lovingly”.In a world where children…
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THE SILENT AND UNQUESTIONING
by Faith Living
Today I was reminded how so many good church-goers have embraced silence. They label questioning seekers as troublemakers and find great comfort in the status quo. It’s called unity. But that unity is a prison of hypocrisy where the mind and heart are silenced without free expression. And a smiling mask is worn…
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Viewpoints: from a Police Officer
by Faith Living
I took the opportunity to visit with a cop for a while the other day. His name and other details will be kept confidential, but his story should be heard. He was gentle, and kind although his voice was subdued with sadness, or hopelessness. I didn’t know which. He dreamt of being a cop…
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WHAT HAS TERROR DONE?
by Faith Living
My parents unwittingly took me to find terror for the first time in my two-year-old life. I screamed, I clawed at Daddy begging him not to take me and he did what most Daddy’s would do. He slowed his pace and talked to me. He held me in his arms and reassured me. He coaxed me forward…
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An Exercise in Dismantling A Terrorist
by Faith Living
Today we had an active shooter in the Colorado Springs area. For 5 hours Police and First Responders worked the situation to defuse and disarm the threat. I went to Father to learn how we can overcome these spiritual mountains, to gain access and take the territory away from our enemy.
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The Terrifying Colliding Planets
by Faith Living
DREAM (Sept 18, 2015) 4 planets were going to collide. One was Earth, next was our Moon, and I don’t know the other two. People around the world were aware that it was coming and everyone was full of terror. I was afraid. Everyone had given up hope and sank into overwhelming fear. I ran…
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This Side of Heaven
by Faith Living
“We won’t know all the answers this side of heaven” is ‘the phrase’ I’ve received all my life in answer to many of my questions. As a child, I concluded that no one had permission to ask questions. Questions about life received short, pert sentences that inferred threat if this line of communication was pursued. Questions about christianity…
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SET MY BROTHER FREE part II
by Faith Living
We just finished a week-long family event at our home. Almost 30 people from several states came and enjoyed being together. It was wonderful. And it was a trial, although not for all the obvious reasons, save for one: religion. My family was raised Pentecostal/Charismatic and we all shared similar doctrines for most our lives.…
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SET MY BROTHER FREE!
by Faith Living
Dream In my dream, I was a young man in my early twenties trying to visit my twin brother in a mental health facility. (I’ll call myself Joe and my brother Jim.) The receptionist told me I couldn’t see Jim because it was time for him to eat his dinner and then take his evening…
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MONEY CHANGERS
by Faith Living
Can we talk a minute about Jesus and the money-changers? He didn’t whip, or chase away sinners, nor did He judge them very harshly. But the money changers brought on a whole different response than we see any other place from our Lord. Lets think about this. We are the temple. This verse depicts a physical example of our hearts. …