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[debbielamm]

Finding God Through Hard Times

Recovery is hard. There is no easy way to do it. Whether you or a loved one is walking this journey, it will be hard work. I heard a sermon recently about finding God IN the hard times, but lately I have been thinking it is more that we need to find God THROUGH the hard times. We all have our own experiences that seem to break us down. Relapse definitely brings it, but so does the loss of a job,…

[twistedmurf]

REGENERATION EXHIBITION now showing @ The Centre Beaudesert till October 22nd, featuring works by Twisted Murf. "Nature plays a big part in my work. I want the viewer to think about not only the native animals affected by the fire but also our domesticated animals. The pieces I've chosen for the show reflect this. As a lover of nature we have quite a few companion animals in our family. When the fires came getting ready to evacuate and thinking about where to go with all our pets was quite the challenge" You can view the rest of @twistedmurf pieces alongside with other artists a part of the Regeneration Exhibition at the Centre Beaudesert Tuesday- Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm #communityrecovery #communitycare  #creativecommunityrecovery #communityled #communityregeneration #community #artforchange #communityart #groupart #artrecovery #arttherapy #healingart #australianbushfires #givebacktocommunity #qldparks #regionalarts #ruralarts #bushfirerecovery #bushregeneration #bushfireregeneration #muralart #qldartists #australianartists #scenicrimart #goldcoastart #nationalbushfirerecoveryagency https://www.instagram.com/p/CUtIymaPTYx/?utm_medium=tumblr

[naijaboi]

#Repost @ricefeed (@get_repost) ・・・ @asiansneverdie 🔊 We can learn so much from this hero 🙏 From standing up and fighting back to compassion and selflessness. Donating nearly $900K to the AAPI community to combat racism and community recovery. Remember this legends name Xiao Zhen Xie. #endwhitesupremacy #stophatecrimes #aapi #communityrecovery #healing #empowerment #socialjustice https://www.instagram.com/p/CMxjImwjdGh/?igshid=qnkw04bmyxzx

[virtuadmin]

Great expectations... #quote #wednesdaywisdom #Inspiration #expectations #expectationvsreality #recoveryjourney #handtyped #typewritercollectors #instagood #instamood #Motivation #typist #typistsofinstagram #typewriterfans #quotestoliveby #quoteoftheday #quotes #motivationalquotes #transcriptionist #freelancetypist #freelancer #august2021 #EverestMod90typewriter #wisdom #wisdomquotes #lifequotes #josephaddison #handtypedpoetry #communitygarden #communityrecovery (at Midlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSKLXZWj7EM/?utm_medium=tumblr

[matthewgr-blog]

On the ground finally after #tcdebbie #mecc #mackay #racq #qldgovt #departmentofcommunities #communityrecovery #jlgroup (at MECC)

[debbielamm]

Against Apathy

Its been a while. Honestly, I have been struggling with the “why.” Why do I write? Why do I minister? Does it really matter? I put on blinders that blocked me from seeing what I needed to see. I have friends who have put words on the blinders. Apathy. Tired. They are so overwhelmed with life that they can’t see the why anymore. It’s difficult to live as God calls us to live in the middle of a…

[debbielamm]

Submission to what?

One of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard was a simple song, sung by someone completely humbling themselves. I don’t need the music to be perfect and loud. I want a surrendered heart. Worship is bowing before God, humbling yourself. Submission. What does it mean to submit? To accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another Yield. Give up the fight. I can’t…

[debbielamm]

Can We Talk?

Today as part of a casual conversation at work, I learned that several of my coworkers have family impacted by addiction. I kept quiet and just listened. Addiction touches more families than we realize. All throughout our communities, we find current and past drug use, alcoholism and crisis. So why is it still so hard to talk about? I have seen families torn apart by a loved one’s drug use.…

[debbielamm]

Malady of the spirit

What happens after the addict is clean? When the alcohol is no longer fighting for control? Why is it so difficult for some to make that one year mark? Here the addict is at the end of themselves, and it is there and only there that a greater power is found. One of the greatest heartbreaks a family can experience is when relapse happens after an extended period of sobriety. We start to feel…

[debbielamm]

Why am I angry?

Why am I angry?

We all know what happens. Something rubs you the wrong way. Anger rises up inside you. Sometimes we cannot let go of it. Why? What is anger? According to research, anger is an “emotional state” that varies from in intensity and manifestation. Physical and emotional changes take place suddenly, or they build into a deep rage and intensity. Physical signs of anger can include increased heart rate,…

[debbielamm]

All Things New

And He who was seated on the throne said,“Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Rev 21:5 ESV There have been so many things happening lately that I have been a bit distracted. I love seeing things ( and people) made into something new. To be honest, this whole year has been about all things new. After 15 years of ignoring…

[debbielamm]

The Lazarus People

“Isn’t this the One who opens blind eyes? Why didn’t He do something to keep Lazarus from dying? (John 11:37,TPT)”

There are people in our world who are dead but alive. They live and breathe, but are covered by grave clothes made with pain, trauma, drugs, and fear. They do not know how to live.

I call them Lazarus people. They are walking in the death of not knowing true life. Society…

[debbielamm]

The Tribe

I have a tribe. I felt at home with them, like they were my family. The tribe took me in when I was lost. The enemy managed to destroy what little strength I had back then, and left me wounded in the dark. The tribe carried me home and cared for me until I could stand. No one knew of my past until I told them, and it did not seem to matter to them. I was accepted as I was. This was my tribe.