Spirituality
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To My Followers
Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of… Continue reading
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Blossom Where You’re Planted
In all honesty, I have been struggling with a desire to leave this ward. There are new challenges every day, though God is always abundant in mercy. As I’ve been reading the Bible I have been reminded not only that we should take each day as it comes and not be anxious about the future,… Continue reading
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Everyone Wants the Same Thing
Greetings, friends. Part of the human condition is that we are imperfect, and we suffer. No one enjoys suffering, though as Christians we understand suffering to be part of our calling. When we experience earthly suffering we endure it with the hope that we will experience joy in eternity. We recognise that earthly suffering is… Continue reading
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In Your Anger, Do Not Sin
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. (Romans 12:19) This afternoon I have been feeling angry. I see no reason why I have been kept in hospital for over two months. I miss the… Continue reading
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So Wretched, So Blessed
Truly, our God is great. So mighty, so forgiving. Because He suffered for us, we can walk in hope and in freedom, and when we make mistakes (as we all do) we can come before the throne of grace and receive forgiveness, and the strength to persevere. Glory to God and to our Lord and… Continue reading
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Resting in Your Calling
Sometimes we go through seasons of striving. We struggle to work out what is the will of God for our life, and how can we be obedient to our calling? A simple prayer asking God to ground us in our calling goes a long way – in fact, this is all that is required of… Continue reading
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My name is Steven Nicholas Colborne.
I’m a philosopher and author living in the United Kingdom. On this blog, I write about matters of philosophy and religion and share a variety of personal articles.
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