Archive for the 'real word' Category

April 10, 2008

I woke again to the sound of thunder so loud that it shook the windows. Hail pelted the house. My cat was on the deck, plastered to the window screen, crying to be let in.

Rain again.

The weather guy on TV looks tired. He points to the screen behind him. “Rain,” is all he seems to mouth. Blah. Blahdee. Blah. Blah.  (more…)

Filed under: T. Suzanne Eller, real devos, real word

March 12, 2008

 

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. - Isaiah 40:29 (NIV)

Filed under: faith, real word

February 20, 2008

Aha!

So, that’s what that means.

Deeper understanding. Knowledge. Insight. That’s what the word revelation means. Today I was reading the book of Revelations [chapters 1 through 4].

As I studied these chapters, I asked the 5 W’s: (more…)

Filed under: Real Bible Study, real word

January 17, 2008

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18

This verse is often shared with us to say that Jesus understands. He knows what we are going through. He loves us. He was tempted, so he gets it when we are tempted.

But let’s look at this another way. Do we understand what He went through? Do we know that He was tempted in the midst of humiliation, physical suffering, betrayal, shame, loneliness?

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Filed under: real quote, real word

December 2, 2007

I used to have a strong faith in God, but junior year has messed me up, I don’t feel close to him anymore, my grades have been falling. I have suffered from depression and Ii always feel doubtful. I don’t know what to do about falling into the wrong relationships with guys who don’t have the same religious faith as me, but I really need some advice from someone who has more faith than I do… Emi

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Filed under: faith, real advice, real issues, real word

November 26, 2007

 

Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Philipians 3:8

A lot of things are considered valuable. People. Cold hard cash. Nintendo Wii. A Coach purse.  

But how valuable is our relationship with Christ?

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Filed under: Real Bible Study, T. Suzanne Eller, real word

October 2, 2007

Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9b

If you want to take this scripture and dig deeper into the story behind it, Real Life Downloaded, has an amazing study for high school teens (great resource if you are a youth pastor/discipleship teacher). This lesson is called “Do It Afraid”.

Filed under: real word, youth worker resources

August 16, 2007

I wanted to ask your advice. I haven’t cut in two years, and yet my arms are still so so scarred. The entire surface is uneven. I’ve not worn short sleeves since I started cutting. I am SO ashamed. I need help knowing how to be able to look at my own arms, and how to wear short sleeves again. I need help. I don’t know what to do. God bless you. — Tamara

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Filed under: real advice, real word, self-injury