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Am I Depressed – Does God Have An Answer?

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A question we may ask ourselves, “Am I Depressed?” Depression has been explained in many different ways. It can be like wearing a dark pair of sunglasses that negatively affects our experiences. It creates a perception of the world as dark and sad,void of joy and happiness. Depression can make us feel as if we [...]

Fear of Intimacy – Enclosing The Heart

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The fear of intimacy is the fear of being emotionally and physically close to another individual. It causes them to feel vulnerable and to face the possibility of being hurt or even abandoned by the other. They face a fear of rejection, it may not be realistic but in their mind it is very true. [...]

How To Forgive Yourself

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Some people think of forgiveness as hard work or difficult. Actually it is much easier than you may imagine. There is also a sweetness to forgiving that arrives once we have surrendered our life to God. The act of forgiveness releases the burdens of our heart to a greater power, freeing us to have a [...]

How To Cope With Loneliness

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Loneliness is a fact of life and each of us at sometime will need to learn how to cope with loneliness. Well, that is not very encouraging nor will it help me to cope with loneliness. It is a first step. There is not one person on the face of this planet who has lived [...]

How to Surrender to God

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A question that stirs thoughts of battle or losing in the minds of many. We are taught to live life to its fullest, to depend on ourselves, to conquer, to win, to overcome. If we can visualize or paint a picture of the outcome we desire we can succeed. God’s plan is quite the opposite. [...]