Christianity
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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,… Continue reading
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In Your Anger, Do Not Sin
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. (Romans 12:19) This afternoon I have been feeling angry. I see no reason why I have been kept in hospital for over two months. I miss the… Continue reading
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Resting in Your Calling
Sometimes we go through seasons of striving. We struggle to work out what is the will of God for our life, and how can we be obedient to our calling? A simple prayer asking God to ground us in our calling goes a long way – in fact, this is all that is required of… Continue reading
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.
