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June 23, 2014
The battle beyond the Naked Eye
There is a war that goes on beyond the naked eye. Even though you cannot see what is going on doesn’t mean it is not happenings. There are things that go bump in the night and day. There are evil influences that make people do the craziest things. You should be fear the things you do not see..unless you have God as your protector.
EPH 6:12~For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
There is a WAR
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June 20, 2014
Robert’s Love
No fury like a man’s broken heart.
Originally posted on Derick Shawn Farris:
Robert laid his wife Mary Ann down on the bed. It was a very emotional moment for him. His heart was pouring out nothing but love at the time. He had never felt as close to Mary Ann then this moment he was in. He begin to speak to her.
“Mary Ann, As I look into your eyes I fall in love all over again. There is nothing more I would love to do then spend eternity captivated by your smile. To think of the times we have had to this moment brings me much cheer.” He began.
“Robert.” Mary Ann whispered.
“No, let me finish dear. You see I was incomplete when I met you. These last five years of my life you have made me complete. I know that God Himself sent you to me.” He said beginning to cry.
“Rob-ert”, Mary Ann whispered again.
“Mary, now don’t…
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John’s Transgressions
An Example of Conditional Love
Originally posted on Derick Shawn Farris:
John had been cheating on his wife for three years now. At first it was just random women who he had met at a bar; nothing ever serious. Recently he has been dating a co-worker for the past six months. His co-worker knows that he is married and is asking him to leave his wife. John doesn’t want to get divorced but his wife’s medical condition is plaguing his life. He stresses about medical bills, lack of a sex life, and the fact that her illness has prevented them from having kids.
John doesn’t want to abandon his wife but at the same time wants to have a normal family. John is contemplating leaving his wife when he accompanies her to a doctor’s appointment. As they sit down with the doctor he receives a text message but chooses to ignore it. The doctor explains that his wife has reacted well…
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Maya’s thoughts on love
In honor of the lat great poet Maya Angelou we are going to use one of her quotes on LOVE.
“A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.”
Most people are looking for love in the wrong places, well Maya had directions.
RIP Maya Angelou
Filed under: Love Talk
