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More things to hold onto in hard times
Picking up from where we left off last time… 4. There is always hope “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” When we’re in the midst of the dark night it can … Continue reading
Posted in Dark night of the soul, Suffering
Tagged anger, dark times, lament, pain, sorrow, Suffering, trials
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Is anger wrong?
“You have heard it said, Do not murder… But I tell you, whoever is angry with a brother will be subject to judgement” (Matthew 5:21-22) In the last two posts I’ve been looking at the place of violence and rage … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Love of God, Psychology, Sin
Tagged anger, conflict, God's anger, Matthew 5, passive-aggressive, rage
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Swearing at God
Yesterday evening I found myself trying out a novel style of praying, one which is unlikely to be found in the Alpha Course Prayer Manual. I was walking home across Blackheath, praying, and suddenly all my long-felt frustrations, hurts and … Continue reading
Posted in Anger at God, Dark night of the soul, The faith journey
Tagged anger, dark night of the soul, lament, prayer, swearing
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