Tuesday, May 20, 2014

In the face of abuse

beaten down
beaten up
in the face of abuse
great sorrow
life sapped
life drained
a bruise, a mark
welling up
in the face of abuse
great sorrow
needing support
in the moment
right now


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May 20, 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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