God can heal a broken heart but he has to have all the pieces

God can heal a broken heart but he has to have all the pieces.

Life can some times give us lemons but the experiences have little validity unless it becomes a testimony to the presence of God in my own life and a witness to the power of God in the lives of others.

When our hearts feel broken this is an opportunity for spiritual growth. God can and will heal a broken heart. We first have to allow him to have all the pieces. We can not hang on to the bitterness, anger or unforgiveness. It's getting to this spot that seems difficult.

Ultimate hatred and ultimate love met on those two crosspieces of wood. Suffering and love were brought into harmony.

The true test of walking in the Spirit will not be the way we act but the way we react to frustrations and pain in our lives.

Living in the past is the only prison that will prevent us from soaring into an abundant future.

Immigration: From A Christian View Point

The Fri Feb 1, 2008 Cincinnati Enquirer Reported by Jim Elfers in Oakley says "When I look to my faith, I see that Christ taught me to feed the poor and clothe the naked. Nowhere in Christ's message do find a mandate to build a huge wall so others cannot have the opportunity to feed and clothe their impoverished families."

Thank you for voicing your opinion. If more people stood up for what Christ has called us to do the world would be a better place for everyone.

Authority is necessary in order to operate a country or business of any kind. Therefore, the people in positions of authority are part of God’s plan for orderliness in the world. We are directed to submit ourselves to the people who have risen to those positions of directing work to be done. To rebel against that authority is to rebel against God’s order, which will bring God’s judgment on us. Only when that authority would lead us to compromise Christ’s principles should we refuse to submit. Christians need to take this seriously, even though this may be difficult to stand up for the rights of our fellow immigrants under a generation that rejects them. We must remember who has ultimate authority over us. Christ gives us the ultimate example of authority and compassion. We are instructed “He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him mercy on the needy.” The word of God also says “Execute true justice, show mercy and compassion everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. Let none of you plan evil in his heart against his brother.”

Contrary to the majority of U.S. citizens voicing hatred and rejection of our immigrants, we as Christ followers need to stand up and be heard. Help change a life today. Voice your heart felt feelings. Write your congressman. Step out and try to make a difference. We the minority are weak but He is strong! Monica Ewing (Norwood OH)

Check out Butler County Sheriff Jones at his web site. Just look at what is happening there and post your comments.

http://www.butlersheriff.org/blog/