Posts Tagged ‘hurt’
Vengeance
This is not a nice word. It is an ugly word that carries with it violent revenge. It is a disease of an unforgiving heart. If I sound like I know a thing or two about revenge, it’s because I have experienced vengeance as the giver and the receiver of it. I have been hurt…
Read MoreSuspicious
There are times when suspicious behavior is obvious. There are other times when it’s not as noticeable. I have met people who are probably suspicious of their own mother. They are suspicious of everyone. My friends in law enforcement can tell some stories about suspicion that help me understand why they are often suspicious and…
Read MoreStoried Journey
I love hearing stories of how people got to where they are today. There are twists and turns in most folk’s journey that they didn’t see coming – sickness, broken relationships, career change, car accidents – the list can be long. I sometimes reflect and think that if weren’t for some of the bad things…
Read MoreTicked Off
I know what it is like to be “ticked off”. It is a form of frustration for sure. I think there are different levels of frustration. I have been “disappointed” and then I’ve been ready to absolutely go after someone. I’m thankful to say that I’ve learned that a lot of my response to frustration…
Read MoreFire Starter
One of my favorite relaxing activities is a good campfire. My friends will tell you that even in summer time, if I’m camping, there will be a campfire. When it’s hot the fire is small, but in cooler weather, I really enjoy a good roaring campfire. Yesterday, I was cleaning out my garage and found…
Read MoreDisheartened
I must admit that there have been many times when I’m disheartened or discouraged. I feel like I was shaken to my core when bad things happened and there were circumstances beyond my control that brought fear and doubt. I found it hard to pray. I found it hard to talk to God, except to…
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