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Recent content by oriel

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    Rejoice in your uniqueness

    lol, that's funny - but I'm sure we all have our good and bad features. People will always say stuff to us especially for those who don't want us to reach our God given potential, but the key is who to listen to. God's words or man's.
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    Christian Meditation

    I have practiced meditation from a faith-centred perspective and write quite a bit about it on my website. Please feel free to visit I have links to various cds which have been a blessing to me - just search meditation on the site also there is a link at the top for Christian meditation and...
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    Rejoice in your uniqueness

    I have been teaching psychology since 2005 and the students always look forward to the module on abnormality and mental illness. This year when I did the introductory lesson, I put together images of things that are commonly perceived as abnormal and was surprised to see the wide view of what...
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    9 Ways to Fight Back against Depression

    We all struggle with aspects of life and I think the first thing we need to do is realise this - whatever area you are struggling is doesn't just affect your mood but other areas of your life that you may not be aware of. The escapsism and the negative way you have handles situations are jus...
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    9 Ways to Fight Back against Depression

    I have decided to start sharing some of my own experiences in the hope that it will be a blessing to others. This week's post looks at 9 strategies that have helped me fight back against depression. ------------------------------------------------------------ We all feel blue at times...
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    seeing myself through Gods eyes

    This is very good advice by saucy. Also YHWH led me to do a study on self-limiting and healing beliefs - PM me if you would like details.
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    Depressed and scared - starting to find out the reason?

    Will remember you in prayer guitarintro. From a physical perspective you are right, there will definitely be a biochemical change in your brain which will of course affect your mood and behaviour. Hang in there. YHWH knows your struggles. Everyone has addictions if not to porn but the root...
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    Should we commemorate Jesus crucifixion and resurrection with "Easter"?

    Hi Danny777, it's great that you feel led on this and great to reach out to your fellow brothers and sisters to share the light. However, from my past experience as much as it is OK to share the same way there is a veil placed over the eyesy of our Jewish cousins, the same way that many will...
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    To concentrate on healing ministry

    I agree with Alan/whatfor
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    The importance of using words that bring life and healing

    Proverbs 18: 21 The Bible teaches us that our words are extremely powerful and as such we should monitor our speech. Just like the Word of God is creative and is seed, as the only part of creation who are made in His Divine image our words do the same. Our words are both seed and fruit...
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    Confused about healing

    I have found true healing to be a process, the more deeper our relationship is with God the more deeper healing we receive. Everything that pertains to healing stems through and from our relationship with God, faith comes from God and increased faith comes from remaining in the journey with...
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    i just want to walk away

    That's good to hear. keep it up, we all go through bad days I'm just coming out of a bad period myself but the key is just one moment at a time I think!!!
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    Life doesn't seem worth living. Advice please.

    I think you have said and done the right thing, even if your ex-girlfriend does still have feelings for you the fact that she's not with you now and you think that this is due to lack of security shows that she is not in a good place in her own right. She needs time to find herself and deal...
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    CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, IBS.

    Hi Elaine, it's nice to meet you. I am also from the UK. I didn't see what you have been diagnosed with, would you mind letting me know?