Meditations on "Lies"

Addiction affects the whole person – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social.

As we enter into this new year, Jesus invites us again to consider his wonderful invitation: Jesus said “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

"Mercy heals, but unforgiveness makes you a perpetual victim" (Bob Gass WFT, 2013).

The wisest man of his time, King Solomon, worked hard to get an amazing temple built to honour God and be a place where people could come and worship Him.

Audio for CERTAINTY IN AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE Many of us face a new year wondering about the unknown.

Within the safety and the comfort of God’s favour and unfailing love for us, we were meant to have the strength and care that would enable us to develop sound and trusting relationships in our family circle and with friends.

“Comfort, oh comfort my people,” says your God.

At this time of year, as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, many may have regrets about some Christmases in their past.

What sorrow for those who drag their sins behind them with ropes made of lies, who drag wickedness behind them like a cart!

What sorrow for those who get up early in the morning looking for a drink of alcohol and spend long evenings drinking wine to make themselves flaming drunk.

For Jerusalem will stumble, and Judah will fall, because they speak out against the Lord and refuse to obey him.

Depression is defined in part as "a hollow; being in a low state; a state of sadness; dejection.