Recently, I had a friend call me and ask for help. They were struggling with the hurt inflicted upon them by someone else. And they wanted revenge. I shared with them the following: The “fiery arrows” of Satan (cf. Ephesians 6:16) are tailor-made for each of us. His arrows for you are most likely aimed … Continue reading Don’t Hit Back
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Scary Prayers
There's a thing in scripture called "imprecatory prayers." These prayers are summed up like this: "help me; hurt them." (Psalm 137 is a prime example.) Isn't it good to know it's ok to unload on God like this? Presently, I'm in the Old Testament book of Nehemiah in my daily devotions. One significant aspect of … Continue reading Scary Prayers
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The Old Testament character, Samson, is a lesson in two overriding biblical principles. (His story is recorded in Judges 14-16) 1) We can waste our life if we want to. However,... 2) With God, it’s never too late to ‘come home’. (Samson is among those listed in the ‘Hall of Faith’ in Hebrews 11.) Threaded … Continue reading Revenge