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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: hurt
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: NOVEMBER 20
Did we pretend to be angry about one thing when we knew, or could have known, that our anger had a different and much less presentable cause? Did we pretend to be “hurt” in our sensitive and tender feelings…when envy, … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JUNE 29
The human spirit will not even begin to try and surrender self-will as long as all seem to be well with it. Now error and sin both have this property, that the deeper they are the less their victim suspects … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JUNE 10
Lewis, grieving the death of his wife, Joy: They tell me H. is happy now, they tell me she is at peace. What makes them so sure of this? I don’t mean that I fear the worst of all. Nearly … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: DECEMBER 23
How Joseph Trusted God with His Disappointments “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV). Imagine … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: DECEMBER 21
God’s Promise for the Pain of Christmas “Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity” (Joel 2:13 NIV). We often have an idealized … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: OCTOBER 23
Here’s Why You Can Rejoice in Your Trials ”We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance” (Romans 5:3 NLT). Many people know the Bible story of Joseph, whose … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JULY 3
Resentment Hurts You More Than Anyone Else “To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do” (Job 5:2 GNT). If you hang on to resentment, it will always hurt you more than anyone else. … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JULY 2
Forgive Because God Forgave You “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32 NIV). We will all be hurt in this life. Many times we’ll be hurt intentionally by … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MAY 24
Don’t Give Up: Refuse to Be Bitter “I came naked from my mother’s womb,’ [Job] said, ‘and I shall have nothing when I die. The Lord gave me everything I had, and they were his to take away. Blessed be … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MAY 22
Don’t Give Up: Tell God Exactly How You Feel “I can’t be quiet! I am angry and bitter. I have to speak” (Job 7:11 GNT). God can handle your emotions — he gave them to you, after all! He can … Continue reading
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