Gloom vs Joy

Hey friends,In a world that often feels heavy, I've been reflecting on how much "gloom" gets poured into our daily lives—especially through the news and media. Scripture warns us about spiritual forces of darkness that work to blind minds, spread despair, and keep people trapped in hopelessness (Ephesians 6:12; 2 Corinthians 4:4). While Satan and …

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Unusual Dread

I'm down. Not sad depressed, or unfulfilled. For me to think I need more is silly, so I'll pass on the counseling and the Zoloft. Yet I sit deep in my chair, heavy,  breathing slow; almost unable to move. The culprit could be Meaningless, He's no pushover, you know. Not that I don't understand that …

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To Lament or To Be

To  "lament" is not a common term these days, so if you are patient, the definition goes somewhat like this. Romeo meets and falls in love with Rosaline, but Rosaline instantly shuns Romeo. Romeo becomes melancholy and laments even knowing her. Romeo expresses  his deep sorrow or "lamentations," and the author explains his grief by …

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