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He Touched Me

Have you ever felt the hand of God touching your life? If you answered yes, I totally agree with you. If your answer is no, I will have to disagree with you and will explain in the next five paragraphs what I mean.

God has touched you today. You are not alone. By His grace you are living. He is the one who orchestrated your life and had a plan for you before you were …

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Hope in God

During this Coronavirus pandemic, no one has control, except God. The scientists and medical experts tell us that a vaccine could be made in eighteen months or more but it has to go through three or more phases before it can be approved by the FDA. They are also telling us that they are considering taking plasma from people who have had the virus to use on …

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Come as You Are

Growing up in Trinidad, I knew the importance of Easter Sunday. My mother was a seamstress and made us the most beautiful dresses for Easter. From the kitchen, I could smell the aroma from the various breads and food my mother prepared, which included our own home-grown turkey or duck. When we came to America, my siblings and I continued this tradition with our own families. …

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God is with You

What are you experiencing?

Are you experiencing difficult times? Your loved one may be sick with a serious condition; you may have lost a son or daughter to violence; you may be caring for a child or an adult with special-needs; your friend may be at the point of dying; you may be homeless and lonely or may be so depressed that you feel like giving up. …

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How to Experience Peace and Strength during Your Troubles

Troubles come in many different ways. They may come from a family member's illness, your own illness, a relationship you may have, the death of a loved one, trouble in your business or workplace or your son or daughter's difficulties. Regardless of the trouble you are facing and the intensity of it, you must be aware by now that troubles do not always go away, and if they …

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How Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Brought Freedom for Us All

Do you know that you and I are free from the burdens that others place on us or the burdens we place on ourselves? We are free from our current and past issues that have held us captive (Gal 5:1). We obtained our freedom because Jesus suffered and died in our place, rose triumphantly from the grave on the third day, and is seated on the right hand of the Father interceding for …

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Learn Four steps that Will Improve Your Daily Life

   In my busy schedule, I manage to do these four steps to improve my daily life. 1.     Meditate. Begin your day with prayer, reading of the word, and meditating on the Lord. Jesus is the light of the world and those who follow Him will not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life (John 8:12). Understand that you can do all things in Christ who …

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Join Our Support Group

Please Join Our Support Group                                             By Joan M. Blake As parents of special-need children/adults, we face continual life-issues which do not go away. What do we do? Where do we go from here? 1. We should pray and find solutions to our problems. 2. We should continue doing exciting …

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Learn Four Ways to Brace Yourselves From the Storms of Life.

In the past years, we have seen and heard of the massive devastation that hurricanes Harvey and Irma and other hurricanes have caused in the Caribbean and how hurricanes have affected areas in Florida and other states. Excessive rain led to flooding and winds that resulted in trees, debris, houses, cars, boats being thrown around. Residents …

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How to Move On from Thinking of Your Past

What was your past like? Your past could have stemmed from situations such as domestic violence, chemical dependency, or emotional pain that have lingered and impacted your current life. To move from your past, you must know and understand your past, forgive those who have hurt you, and forgive yourself. Understanding your past includes looking for reasons that you were in the …

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How to live a blessed life

God wants his children to live a blessed life, but there are steps each of us must take to do so. These steps include reading and studying God's word, praying and worshiping God, being thankful for the blessings God has given us, and loving others. When we read and/or study the Bible, we recognize the many blessings that God has for us. For example, we learn that we are …

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God understands what you are going through

When you and I are going through difficult moments, some of us feel alone, hopeless, and wonder whether our problems can ever be solved. We forget that we are not alone, for God is always with us (Isaiah 8:10; Ps 139:7-10; Ps 46) and He promises never to leave  or forsake us (Deut 31:6). Although He knows our difficulties (Ps 139:4), He desires to communicate with us. We feel …

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