“I have heard many such things; miserable comforters are you all!" -- Job 16:2 (NKJV) Many Christians take comfort in common Christianese sayings, but I rarely find much comfort in them, because I do believe that so often, they're just a bunch of tired old sayings evangelicals say to badly hurting people to shut them up. And … Continue reading Christianese Platitudes About God’s Timing are VERY Hurtful, and They Need to STOP. Here’s Why.
Category: Worm Theology Lies
When Worship Becomes a Stumbling Block
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe … Continue reading When Worship Becomes a Stumbling Block
Worm Theology, Offenses, and the Gospel
"Then He said to the disciples, 'It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.'" -- Luke 17:1-2 (NKJV) I never will forget … Continue reading Worm Theology, Offenses, and the Gospel
What Forgiveness Truly Means
Psalm 103:8: The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. (NKJV) Psalm 103:6: The Lord executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. (NKJV) In my earlier days as a born-again Christian, I greatly struggled with forgiveness. And one thing that I do believe the Holy Spirit has been bringing to my remembrance here … Continue reading What Forgiveness Truly Means
How Satan Perverts Forgiveness Into a Weapon
"No weapon formed against you shall prosper..." -- Isaiah 54:17a (NKJV) "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. -- Romans 12:19 (NKJV) Back when I was a teenage girl growing up, I was in emotional agony constantly over … Continue reading How Satan Perverts Forgiveness Into a Weapon
My Apology and a Word of Clarification to my Dear Readers
"A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. He will not fail nor be discouraged, till He has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands shall wait for His law." -- Isaiah 42:3-4 (NKJV) Hello, everyone. I think the Holy Spirit … Continue reading My Apology and a Word of Clarification to my Dear Readers
Afterthoughts?
"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a … Continue reading Afterthoughts?
God Sees You, and God Cares For You!
"Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees; for she said, 'Have I also here seen Him who sees me?'" -- Genesis 16:13 (NKJV) "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares … Continue reading God Sees You, and God Cares For You!
Spiritual Report Cards
"For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. But now, it is no longer I who do … Continue reading Spiritual Report Cards
God the Father CAN be Trusted!
"A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth." -- Isaiah 42:3 (KJV) I got to thinking a little while ago about all the bruised reeds in the body of Christ, many of them people who were abused as children and had … Continue reading God the Father CAN be Trusted!
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