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Some topics are heavy like emotional healing or sexual harassment, and these topics are for the older gals.
Others see God in Us. When we hide our weaknesses, we think we look more godly; we actually hide God from others. Satan, pride of the flesh, and false teaching demand we hide our flaws and act stronger than we are, but then we don’t ask God and others for help. Yet when we admit … Read more We Admit our Weakness:
Too many of us have been hurt (abused) in the church, but Jesus did not do it. Many people turn from God and blame him for what unjust, ungodly humans did. I know, because I was harmed in the church and in a Christian mission. I do not blame Jesus, because he did not condone … Read more Hurt by the Church, Not by Jesus
While last week’s post “Same Problem, Different People,” briefly explained why we repeat the same mistakes with different, difficult people, this week we can dig deeper. If we were mistreated in our youth, we may believe lies, based upon that treatment. Then we might attract, even pursue, unkind people who mistreat us, especially if we … Read more Same Problem, Different People, part 2
Some people demand answers for why they have been offended by Christians who mistreated them. Sometimes a Christian did not harm the offended person but wisely stood up to that person’s unreasonable demands. At other times, the victim mistook a fake Christian for a true believer. And sometimes a true believer did hurt the offended … Read more People Offended by Christians
Some people pretend to be true Christians, but they are not. Some know they are faking, while others mistakenly think their un-surrendered life fits on an alleged (false) spectrum of Christian faith. They claim going to church on occasion and having a general belief in God counts as Christian faith on the low end of … Read more Who are Fake Christians, and how do they fool us?
More about being an Ezer We need to recognize how well equipped we are for the spiritual battle, because the Lord is our strength and joy. In last week’s post, “Joy in spiritual Warfare,” I encouraged believers to find joy in the Lord, because this is part of our spiritual warfare. Although Spiritual warfare can … Read more Joy in Spiritual Warfare, part 2
The daily grind of spiritual warfare might weary us, but we can hold onto our joy, even when we are exhausted. And how exhausted we may become! Satan never lets up, so our battles last all day long, not just once in a while. We may pray fervently in the morning but by afternoon not … Read more Joy in Spiritual Warfare, not Weariness
I will share a few more ways shame hides in our lives so we can avoid using it on others and confront it when others use it on us. I promised this at the end of last week’s post “Why and How Deceivers Shame Us.” If you missed that post, be sure to read it. … Read more Many Forms of Shame
Why do some people purposely shame us but do so secretly? I discussed those people last week in my post “Harm of Hidden Shame,” so be sure to read it. While some people accidentally shame us, others do so with malicious intent. Let’s look at the many facets of why and how these people deceive … Read more Why and How Deceivers Shame Us
When we do not realize we are being shamed, we cannot heal. We must recognize when someone is shaming us and reject the lie of their shame. But do we understand the difference between guilt and shame? I discussed that difference in my last post “God’s Generosity with Our Talents” God convicts us of sins … Read more Harms of Hidden Shame