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I want to know what love is

One of the top songs of 1984 was Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The chorus states, “In my life there’s been heartache and pain. I don’t know if I can face it again.” The lyrics then say that as much pain and heartache we have experienced, we still seek out love and relationships.

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The Scar of Abuse

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In our lives there has been heartache and pain

The Easter scenes take place in the Israeli city of Jerusalem, where a fascinating connection between an Old Testament and a New Testament event happens.

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Every Scar Tells a Story

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Here I am, God. Send me!

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Encouragement from a faith story

This week, I talked to Tim and here is his faith story:

Church and the presence of Christ played a small role in my life growing up. I only went to church occasionally with family. I knew so very little of religion and Christ that I was against it. I felt it didn’t play a true role in any real-life scenarios. I would roll my eyes when star athletes would first give thanks to God. I would stand outside the circle of my teammates prior to a baseball game while they kneeled together for prayer. In my mind, I was living life right, was nice to people, and a “good” person.

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Make me a man or woman after God’s own heart

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Thoughts on Easter season

I believe, as humans, we are created in the image of God…every one of us. We are unique from every other living organism in that we can reflect God’s character. This includes a deep desire for authentic relationships; the ability to receive and express love; the capacity for complex thinking and problem solving; and to respond to or reject the leadership and invitations for hope and healing initiated by our Divine Creator.

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