And remember,  I am with you always. — Matthew 28:20b. One of the best things we can do when someone is grieving or suffering is be present. Words, gifts, etc. are helpful, but it is your presence that brings the most comfort. In  the above passage we are reminded that no matter what, God is with…

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In the movie A Few Good Men, Jack Nicholson insists on being called Colonel, saying he believed he had earned it. Later his words come back when the Judge tells him that he is to be called Judge or Your Honor, he knew he had earned it. Both characters were asking for respect from others based…

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I pour out my soul when I think on these things…. — Psalm 42:4. Have you ever suggested that someone, “Let it all out, get it off your chest.” I hope you have, and more importantly I hope you have. May I  make a suggestion? Find a quiet place where it’s just you and God, and…

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The earth, O Lord, is full  of your love;… — Psalm 119:64.my chair When I find myself grumbling or upset about world events or nagging pain, Suzy gently reminds me of all the good and joy that is out there. Just this morning I was holding a “pity party,” and Suzy quietly walked over to…

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Peter said to him, “Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you.”  And so said  all the disciples. — Matthew 26:35. I am reading a book called Aftermath which is about Germany immediately after World War II. Its central theme is to explain how the general German populace dealt with the “corruption its soul…

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