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Resigned but Hopeful
This will probably be my last personal post for a while, then back to philosophy and theology. I saw the consultant today. It was disheartening. Whenever I meet with her we have long chats but make close to no progress. I’ve never had such a difficult relationship with a consultant. Seeing as there are no…
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From Despair to Where?
Friends, please forgive me for writing another personal post today. I really need to express the thoughts and feelings I’m presently experiencing. I feel so stuck – trapped on this ward. After 10 weeks here things seem to be getting harder rather than better. There is spiritual darkness on the ward, and despite my best…
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Poor in Spirit
Friends, my mood is low. I am not complaining, just being honest. In a way, I hope God leaves me in this state. Blessed are the poor in spirit. I’m hoping to see the consultant today. I don’t know what will happen. But the most important thing is that I remain grounded in my faith…
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To My Followers
Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of…
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Blossom Where You’re Planted
In all honesty, I have been struggling with a desire to leave this ward. There are new challenges every day, though God is always abundant in mercy. As I’ve been reading the Bible I have been reminded not only that we should take each day as it comes and not be anxious about the future,…
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Everyone Wants the Same Thing
Greetings, friends. Part of the human condition is that we are imperfect, and we suffer. No one enjoys suffering, though as Christians we understand suffering to be part of our calling. When we experience earthly suffering we endure it with the hope that we will experience joy in eternity. We recognise that earthly suffering is…
About STEVEN
Steven Colborne is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
