Tag: Jesus

Help My Unbelief

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The image shows a young woman sitting in a cozy, warmly lit room. She is kneeling with her hands clasped together in a praying position, her eyes closed in a moment of contemplation or prayer. She is wearing a light pink, long-sleeved blouse with puffed sleeves and blue jeans. The room features a sofa with cushions in the background, a floor lamp, and other home decor items, creating a peaceful and intimate atmosphere.

Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” ~ Mark 9:24

I cherish knowledge. However, I must be more discerning about what I expose my eyes and ears to and what I let my mind engage with. Not all knowledge holds the same value.

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A View of Matthew 26:11

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The Gospels of Matthew (26:6–13), Mark (14:3–9), and John (12:1–8) each provide slightly different details but convey the same essential message. During a poignant moment just before Jesus’ crucifixion, a woman anointed Him with expensive perfume, provoking criticism from some of the disciples. They argued that selling the perfume and giving the money to the poor would be a better use of it.

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Righteous Anger, Religion, and a Relationship with Jesus Christ

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I shared the post below on Medium at https://medium.com/@emmalouie.

For many years, anger simmered beneath my consciousness. If it seeped into awareness, then I pressed it back down.

When I was seven, my brothers Alex and Phillip were six and four, respectively. My brothers and I accepted salvation and wanted to get baptized. Momma Hettie (Called ‘momma’ by everyone because she was a midwife.), the self-appointed voice of our missionary Baptist church’s baptizing committee, refused to allow it.

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The One Who Recalibrates Our Thoughts to Give Us Joy

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Sometimes, we feel disheartened and discouraged when we face agonies, uncertainties, and challenges. As Christians, we are not exempt from trials or disappointments. And, “Yes” there are days when we want to scream. Some of us even want to revert to the previous version of ourselves—thank God such thoughts are fleeting. Because we have an unwavering source of help—the unshakable love of our Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ—the One who recalibrates our thoughts to give us joy!

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