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Faith that Heals

Soul Detox

Part 14

She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” (Matthew 9:21)

If Only 2The woman had been sick for more years than she cared to remember. Her illness barred her from social activities including worship. No one touched her, not out of fear of contracting her illness, but the law strictly prohibited physical contact with women with an issue of blood. Her husband had divorced her years ago because of it. She hadn’t blamed him. Men had needs…needs she was unable to fulfill. But he showed her mercy in his departure and left her with a generous sum of money—not required by law. She sought cures, which only served to line doctors’ pockets with her last cent.  Read More

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Brenda K. Hendricks

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Forgiving God?

Soul Detox

Part 13

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11)

Unexpected 4 webTo many Christians, forgiving God is an unheard-of concept. God doesn’t need forgiveness…He does everything right and purposefully. And that’s the truth. He does. So how is it that we have to forgive Him?

I had never thought about forgiving our heavenly Father. I didn’t even know I had an anger issue with Him, until I attended a retreat several years ago. I’ve learned a few things since then. Read More

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Brenda K. Hendricks

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Self-Forgiveness

Soul Detox

Part 12

But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. (Psalms 19:12-13)

Self ForgivenessOne of my dear friends suffered from cancer for several years before she won the victory through death. As her condition worsened, the slightest touch caused her severe pain. I knew this, yet, in my zeal to show affection, I attempted to massage her shoulders.

She tenderly looked up at me and said, “Please stop.”

I knew I had hurt her. The memory of it still sends a jolt of regret into my heart. (Read More)

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Brenda K. Hendricks

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Duck Dynasty’s Powerful Message

Everyone’s talking about the Duck Dynasty these days. On the surface they are a bunch of scruffy, backwoods duck hunters. But you should hear them preach. They know and love the LORD with a greater passion than their duck hunting. Take a few minutes out of your busy schedule and listen to the Gospel truth from a duck-calling preacher.

Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson Preaches a POWERFUL Sermon – Perfect For Easter! from sharethemessage on GodTube.

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Brenda K. Hendricks

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Forgiving Unconditionally

Soul Detox

Part 11

So shall you say to Joseph: Forgive (take up and away all resentment and all claim to requital concerning), I pray you now, the trespass of your brothers and their sin, for they did evil to you. Now, we pray you, forgive the trespass of the servants of your father’s God. And Joseph wept when they spoke thus to him. (Genesis 50:17 AMP)

Man and womanHave you ever said you’ve forgiven, but—? I have. However, I am learning when I add the word “but” I still harbor some resentment. I continue to desire requital—payment or punishment of some kind.

For a long time, I struggled with forgiving people who seemed too unconcerned about offending me to ask for forgiveness. It never occurred to me that they could be unaware that they hurt my feelings. Although I said I had forgiven, deep in my heart, I refused total pardon unless they acknowledged the problem and asked for forgiveness. Wow! Did I have a lot to learn. Read More

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Brenda K. Hendricks