This is a quote from a book titled Changes That Heal, written by Dr. Henry Cloud. "The Bible says that we were created 'in the image of God' . . . The apostle Paul writes that God calls us to be 'predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son' (Romans 8:29). What he means is that our goal is to become more like him. Our destiny is to pursue this family resemblence to God . . . All of our problems stem from our failure to reflect the image of God. Because of Adam and Eve...
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It is possible to get chronologically stuck. In each of the stages of life there are certain tasks (I like to call them) that must be completed as far as the development of our being is concerned. These may be mental tasks, physical, anything related to our being. Often, however, what should be an automatic, natural development is interrupted, corrupted, or etc. This can happen for several reasons. There may be a lack of nourishment (again, of various kinds) -- no r...
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My name is Marisa Henry. I live in Ottawa, Ontario and I am 17 years old. Since I was really young I was very spiritual. I was always searching for the meaning of our being here. I lived in a farm house with my father for ten years which wasn't the best home. We didn't grow up learning the gospel and our father and stepmother were abusive. When I was 15 years old I moved out of that home and finally met my mother who I am working at having a strong relationship with. I now live with my sister wh...
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So far in contemplating our infancy and how we might base our present lives on it, we have learned four things (from previous blogs). 1. Receive -- receive gifts, nourishment, knowledge, etc. from heavenly Father and His creation 2. Be -- instead of 'doing' or 'having'. God's love is shed upon you simply because you are living. This worth cannot be earned by us or withdrawn by anyone in heaven or earth. 3. Body and touch -- be conscious of and rejoice in your muscle...
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What are these scars deep in my heart
when will they heal, the pain depart
I look to him, my savior grand
he looks at me and takes my hand
he lifts me up whenever I fall
he helps me up when I hit the wall
he shows me the path to find my way on
where in the darkness the pathway seems gone
He helps my heart heal with greatest of care
guiding me daily he always is there
What are these scars deep in my heart
how long until I find a new start
he guides the way and...
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