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Video 11
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Posted 12 hours ago

Making Waves

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Quote 34
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Posted 19 hours ago

I will fear no evil

Psalm 23:4

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Posted 1 day ago

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/\/\ In response to the previous Anon.

Thanks!

Here’s that link.

Answer 5
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Posted 1 day ago

Do you know of any ways that I can get help? I'm desperate to recover from my eating disorder, self harm and depression. I attempted suicide a year and a half ago and then I found Christ. I know I was saved by God and I do trust God, but I have been relapsing lately and I am finding it extremely difficult to stick to recovery. I feel as though I need professional help but I live in England and don't know of any Christian help I can get. I nearly killed myself last night. I need help so much

Anonymous asked

Dear Anon,

Thank you so much for writing. I know it’s hard to reach out for help when you’re struggling, but it can be so important. So thank you for being brave.

There’s nothing wrong with getting professional help, and I would totally recommend it. I’ve seen a couple Christian counselors myself to deal with things that were beyond me, and it was extremely helpful.

I don’t know of anyone in England to specifically recommend, but most churches and seminary Bible schools either have counselors on staff or a list of local counselors they can connect with you.

I urge you to call one of these and ask for their recommendation.

And lastly, please don’t hurt yourself. You are beautiful and valuable and very loved. God loves you, and your brothers and sisters in Christ love you. And I am sure that your Christian family reading this post is praying for you right now.

Some struggles in life are bigger than us, but God is even bigger. He’s brought me out of some real darkness, and I’m certain He will bring you out too. He won’t give up on you. We won’t give up on you. Please don’t give up on yourself.

We love you and we’re here for you.

Peace, love and Jesus,
-James

P.S.
Do any of my followers in the UK know of someone they can specifically recommend to this Anon? Let me know. and I’ll post. Thanks!

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Posted 1 day ago

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Ezra 9 – Appalled

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Israelite leaders come to Ezra and tell him that many of the Israelites have intermarried with pagans. “When I heard this, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled hair from my head and beard and sat down appalled.”
[Moses’ law forbid Israel from marrying pagans: “for they will turn your children away from following Me to serve other gods, and the Lord’s anger will burn against you.”]
Ezra prays. He remembers that God exiled Israel because of its sin, “Shall we then break your commands again and intermarry with the peoples who commit such detestable practices?”
Ezra is thankful that God has allowed Israel to return to Jerusalem, and doesn’t want to repay God by continuing to sin. “What can we say after this? …Here we are before you in our guilt.”