Single, Saved and Dating by Elaine Broaster-White
October 12, 2012 by Elaine Broaster-White
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From the time I rededicated my life to Christ in 2004 up until 2008, I struggled with fornication and pre-marital sex. I found myself on a number of occasions going back on my word to God that I would never do it again until I was married. It was a constant battle that I wasn’t [...]
WRIT…ING FOR “THE KING”
October 12, 2012 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
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WRIT…ING FOR “THE KING” BY KELLY D. EGAN BREAKING…BLEEDING…LOVING…FIGHTING… FORGETTING…REMEMBERING…WINNING…LOSING… SCREAMING…FEARING…RUNNING…SOBBING REMINDING…BLINDING…SUFFOCATING…HIDING.. NEEDING…SAVING… SLEEPING…SPEEDING…DRINKING…DRUGGING… CLINGING…STARVING…DEBATING…WAITING… LAUGHING…HURTING…HATING…DROWNING… CRYING…TRYING…MOVING…STAYING… OWING…PAYING….BREATHING…DYING… RESTING…WAITING… RIDING…DRIVING…STOPPING…CONTINUING… HANGING…STRAYING…STANDING…REMAINING… PRAISING…SINGING…DANCING…PLAYING… RELAPSING…REGRETTING…FALLING…LEANING… CURSING…BLESSING…GETTING….GIVING… DOUBTING….BELIEVING… TIMING…COUNTING…LEARNING…TEACHING… SPEAKING…LISTENING…CONFUSING…THINKING… RISING…SINKING…BURYING…UNCONVERING… DESTROYING…BUILDING…PROTECTING…DEFENDING… GROWING…RELEASING…MATURING…CLIMBING… ASKING…RECEIVING… ACHING…MISSING…NEEDING…RETURNING…. CALLING…BEGGING…PLEADING…EXPLAINING… SEARCHING…VISITING…LEAVING…ARRIVING… OPENING…CLOSING…HEALING…RECOVERING… CONFESSING…QUESTIONING…GRASPING…FEELING… SEEING…SMILING… RENEWING…GAINING…TURNING…FACING… READING…ADMITTING…SEEKING…FINDING… CARING…ABIDING…HUMBLING…SHARING… DREAMING…REVEALING…LEADING…FOLLOWING… PROMISING…UPLIFTING…. [...]
Freedom from the Curse by Kelly Egan
June 24, 2012 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
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I STOOD ON YOUR WORD AND WATCHED IT COME TO PAST… SUFFERING IS ONLY TEMPORARY AND THE PAIN IT TOO SHALL PASS. I’M ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN A LOVE THAT WILL NOT FAIL, I’M LEANING ON A ROCK WHERE RIVERS BREAK AND TRAIL. WASHED IN THE FLOOD ARE MY SORROWS AND SHAME, SUNSHINE IS [...]
Living with Lupus: Part 1
January 29, 2012 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
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Putting one foot in front of the other seems to be getting harder and harder each day. I stretch to ease the pain that is etched into my joints, but it gives no release. I look in the mirror and I can see the rings under my eyes. I quickly grab the concealer and cover them up [...]
I Don’t Understand, But I Trust You by Elaine Broaster-White
September 27, 2011 by Elaine Broaster-White
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It’s May 13, 2010, the day after my husband’s birthday and a few days after Mothers Day. I’m sitting at my desk and I get a text that says, “Thanks for everything; I’m still geeking about yesterday’s dinner, cake and balloons.” The text was from my husband. I decided to cook dinner, get a strawberry [...]
With God All Things Are Possible by Elaine Broaster-White
July 18, 2011 by Elaine Broaster-White
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I’m learning day by day that there is absolutely nothing I can or can’t do without the Lord. At times I find myself thinking over my life and all I can do is thank God for the things and situations he has allowed me to go through and conquer. God has blessed me with two [...]
I Don’t Understand, But I trust You Part 3 by Elaine Broaster-White
July 18, 2011 by Elaine Broaster-White
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Once I finally got settled in the room I dosed off, but was suddenly awakened when the registered nurse came over to take my blood pressure. She asked if I was in pain and I told her that I was in pain and felt crampy. I was so weak I whispered my answers to her. [...]
I Don’t Understand, But I Trust You Part 2 by Elaine Broaster-White
May 23, 2011 by Elaine Broaster-White
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Why? Why are you allowing me to go through this? These are the questions I asked God. In mid-thought I looked at the clock on my computer and noted that it was five o’clock, time for me to leave and meet my husband downstairs. As I walked to the elevator I felt alone physically and [...]
More Than a Conqueror by Kelly Egan
April 18, 2011 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
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MORE THAN A CONQUEROR….. by Kelly Egan I am better than a life of abuse. I am wiser than I was when I lived as a victim of that abuse. I am stronger, because I not only endured, but survived the abuse. I am loved by my Creator and I am thankful he pulled [...]
HIV/AIDS and The Church by Elaine Broaster-White
December 13, 2010 by Elaine Broaster-White
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Did you know that an estimated one million people are living with HIV in the United States? Did you know that HIV/AIDS is often referred to as the “disease of young people” with half of the 5 million new infections each year occurring among people ages 15 to 24? Did you know that woman and [...]