Friday, May 23, 2014

shame is a lie

a whip, gossip
judgment heaped on you
shame is a lie
thrust upon others
when God is forgiveness
love to free you
to unburden hearts
Shame is a lie spoken
keeping you in check
but Christ gave you freedom
through his perfect sacrifice


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May 23, 2014
2 Samuel 13:13a
“Shame”
devotion by Alice Loader
for May 23, 2014
read on May 23, 2014
& “Reflection on Luke 4:18”
Isaiah 61:1
Isaiah 58:6
devotion by Rachel Starr Thomson
for May 23, 2014
read on May 23, 2014
&
Proverbs 10:12 (NIV)
“Getting Out”
devotion by John Garrison
for May 22, 2014
read on May 22, 2014
& “Ask for Help”
devotion by Wesley Hults
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
for May 22, 2014
read on May 22, 2014
&
1 Corinthians 13:5
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
“Dating Abuse”
devotion by Katy Steele
for May 21, 2014
read on May 21, 2014
& “Get Help” piece
National Dating Abuse Hotline
1-866-331-9474
for May 21, 2014
read on May 21, 2014
&
Deuteronomy 26:76 (CEV)
“There for You”
devotion by Leah Bryan
for May 20, 2014
read on May 20, 2014
& “Act on It” piece
for May 20, 2014
read on May 20, 2014
&
 Job 12:4a (GNT)
“Verbal Abuse”
devotion by Kristin O’Connor
for May 19, 2014
read on May 19, 2014
&
 “Stand up for Yourself”
devotion by Chelsey (no last name)
for May 19, 2014
read on May 19, 2014
&
Devozine for May 19, 2014 to May 25, 2014
“+abused
&
Patten Methodist Youth Group
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 25, 2014

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