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She Made a Vow
1. Changed Perspective Midst of Sorrow The book of 1 Samuel starts with a woman in sorrow (Hannah) for not having children. In addition, Hannah was taunted and provoked by Peninnah for her childlessness (Peninnah is another wife of Hannah’s husband and she has several children), and this went on
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Faith: Empower or Control
1. Faith: Misused Word Faith is a misused and abused word. A good way to separate good faith from bad is to see if it empowers or controls. Good faith empowers, liberates, and sets you free (“Truth will set you free” – Jesus in John 18:32). A misuse of faith
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The Wounded Healer
1. The Wounded Healer In his book, “The Wounded Healer”, Henri Nouwen asks: “Who can listen to a story of loneliness and despair without taking the risk of experiencing similar pains in his own heart and even losing his precious peace of mind? In short: Who can take away suffering
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Simple Test of Right Belief
1. Belief – A Misused Word The word “belief” is often highly misunderstood. For some, the notion of “religious belief” is a sinister and convenient way to control people or a way to exploit or take advantage of people (like the Pharisees of Jesus’ time and many religious leaders today).