Vanilla or Chocolate?

November 11, 2014/CathyChung/

Topics to Dig Into

Who is He?

What is God like? Who is this man Jesus? How can we understand the Holy Spirit?

The Visible God

God is present and active in our lives, often working through people and ‘coincidences’. Thank and praise Him!

Making it Practical

Following Jesus in today’s world can be challenging. But living according to Jesus’ teaching is incredibly worthwhile. Call it life-changing.

He Knows You

God’s love is unconditional. He knows our hearts and continually invites us into relationship.

Ah-Ha!

Learning about the culture and language of Bible times can reveal new meaning in familiar scriptures. Let’s call them ah-ha moments.

Psalm 28:1-2 (NLT) To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do
not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you
remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for
help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.

I’ll get right to the point.

I’ve been struggling with depression
lately. It’s been hard to write.

I know He is with me. I know His love is constant. I know He uses all things for good. I know.
It’s still not easy.

I’m glad biblical characters also
suffered depression. David prayed to God
from his own pit and clung to the Rock. He
cried out “my soul is in anguish” and from personal experience wrote “the Lord
is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” I wonder if David ate ice cream.

I will praise God through the storm and
trust Him to guide me out.

And while I wait, vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup?
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relationship should be tended regularly.
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2 Comments

Jackie Collins on November 11, 2014 at 12:31 PM

It is a comfort to know that whatever "affliction" we gave there is someone somewhere in the bible that has encountered it as well. I'd even add whipped cream as well!

Reply
- CathyChung on November 11, 2014 at 12:41 PM
  
  Yes, the biblical characters were real – and God brought them through to the other side.
  
  I'm not a whipped cream kind of gal. I settled for 2 bowls of plain vanilla bean – my favorite.
  
  Reply

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Psalm 119:105

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Ephesians 3:17 (NLT)

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