Helping You Find Hope
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Sermons from My Father: The Armor of God Against Satan
Satan’s influence manifests in negative behaviors and attitudes that separate us from God, as illustrated in Scriptures. To overcome him, we must embody Christ-like qualities and equip ourselves with God’s armor, including truth, faith, and prayer. By relying on God’s promises, we can walk in victory over fear and deception.
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Faith Exchanges: Connecting via Conversations
It’s funny how the most unexpected people can spark the deepest reflections. For me, it wasn’t a pastor, a church event, or even a Christian book that reignited my passion for studying my faith—it was a conversation with a Muslim colleague. We were just two people, talking during a break at work, exchanging stories about…
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Tattoo Therapy
The author recounts the stories behind two tattoos: one commemorating their mother, who passed away unexpectedly, and the second, symbolizing resilience after a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. Both tattoos reflect significant life events and emotional struggles, ultimately illustrating how personal pain can lead to beauty and growth, akin to healing skin.
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Sermons from My Father – Jesus is the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me
The sermon emphasized the transformative power of Jesus as highlighted in Psalm 105, which celebrates God’s faithfulness throughout history. It recounts how Jesus offers salvation to everyone, changing hearts and lives by eliminating negative traits. The message encourages reflection on personal gratitude and the importance of praising God for His deliverance.
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Marcus Aurelius on Anxiety: Finding Peace
The content discusses the pervasive nature of anxiety and how it can distort perception, making simple tasks feel overwhelming. Drawing from Marcus Aurelius’ insights, it emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present rather than being consumed by past trauma or future worries. With effort, individuals can reclaim their peace and manage anxiety effectively.
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Sermons from My Father: A Better Health Plan through Faith
JesusCare is a faith-based health plan founded by God, with Jesus as the CEO and the Holy Ghost as the COO. Coverage requires only faith, offering limitless benefits compared to traditional insurance. The plan emphasizes healing through faith, illustrated by biblical stories of Job, Jeremiah, and Matthew, showcasing divine restoration and healing.
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Be Recognized by Your Fruit
The post discusses how individuals are recognized by their actions, akin to trees bearing specific fruits. It highlights selfishness and altruism as patterns of behavior and encourages self-reflection on one’s own actions. The example of Paul’s transformation illustrates that change is possible with motivation, suggesting personal growth is attainable.
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Choosing to Live Fully
The post reflects TJ’s journey through illness, expressing initial feelings of disbelief and helplessness, but ultimately emphasizing the importance of living life fully despite challenges. Inspired by Epicurus and Marcus Aurelius, TJ encourages embracing life, focusing on what can be controlled, and finding joy in both familiar and new experiences. Gratitude prevails.
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Journey to Mississippi
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of many different faces – it looks different for different people. – Everyone, probably. Multiple Sclerosis changed my life. It has made my life more difficult, certainly. It has also allowed me to make some significant discoveries about myself. I’ve learned a lot about the world around me too. I…
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New Beginnings
Your Pal, TJ is a personal blog aimed at helping people find answers and hope. The author has prior blogging experience but emphasizes the necessity of this new corner, especially after significant events in 2024. The main focus is on supporting those feeling lost, while also promising humor in future posts.
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Crossroads of Wisdom 