Category: Adversity
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HOW JESUS’ COMPASSION TEACHES US TO RECOGNIZE EVERY STRUGGLE
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Every battle, big or small, holds value and significance, even if it seems less important compared to others’ struggles. Individual experiences of hardship vary in impact, and everyone’s battles are legitimate. Jesus’ compassion for both a dying girl and a suffering woman exemplifies the importance of recognizing each other’s struggles and resilience.
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ANCHORED IN PEACE
Life presents three states: in a storm, coming out, or about to enter. Trust in God’s promises, for He can change outcomes. Let His peace rule, as our anchor holds in life’s storms.
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DOOR, WINDOW, ROOF!
There are times when things are handed to us and other times when we have to go after whatever we desire. Sometimes, the door is easily opened, and other times, not so much. Not everyone is born with a golden spoon, a business to inherit, or a trust fund. Most people are building from the…
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IT’S IN YOUR HANDS
Yesterday, I had the awesome privilege of being on a live broadcast with my friend and brother, Pastor Isaac Carpenter. We discussed my latest book, “A Charge To Keep,” in hopes of inspiring other authors and individuals to use the gifts God has given them to change the world around them. It was an encouraging…
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ONE YEAR LATER…
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Today makes one year since I made the decision to quit my job. A job that was an answered prayer. It was one of the most challenging decisions that came with many tears, uncertainty, and mental battles. It was also a decision I did not make without seeking wise counsel. However, as a person who…
Raphael R. Roker 