Whoever hates me hates my Father as well. If I had not done among them the works no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. As it is, they have seen, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. But this is to fulfill what is written in […]
Read More...The story of Joseph in the Bible shows how he became a leader in Egypt where his jealous brothers had sold him into slavery. He ended up saving Egypt from famine. When his brothers came to beg grain from him, not realizing he was their brother, they feared him. But Joseph’s response to them was […]
Read More...RELEASING THE PAIN A few months ago, I posted the following devotional on LinkedIn, hoping it would reach some of the Rohingya who are going through such tragic times. I’m hoping that some of the devotionals I’ve written over the past many years, will bring Christ’s message of love to them. I’ve always believed that […]
Read More...NEW LEADER FOR WORLD EVANGELICAL ASSEMBLY : When I first heard about Botrus Mansour being the new Secretary General of the World Evangelical Assembly, I wondered where a person with his background would take the WEA mission of “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.” The WEA is a global network of Evangelicals, made up of […]
Read More...A LIVING ROOM DEVOTIONAL Below is one of the many Living Room devotionals I’ve written. I wrote them for people experiencing mental health conditions. Over 250 of spiritual writings like this can be found on the freshly updated Living Room webpage at https://marjabergen.com/support-groups. They will make valuable additions for all kinds of mental health support […]
Read More...UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Perhaps the problem with Christianity today and why it is so hard for people to embrace it is that Jesus is thought of in terms too narrow for people to understand or accept. In the work I do I make the Living Room spiritual mental health groups available to all faiths, I present […]
Read More...FOR SPIRITUAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Go to the Introduction to Living Room and how it can bring healing to Rohingya and to all who suffer from discrimination and persecution. STEP BY STEP GUIDANCE 1. FIND A FACILITATOR WHO IS: – a person with a strong faith who has compassion for hurting people. 2. FIND A CO-FACILITATOR – with qualities […]
Read More...PEER SUPPORT GROUPS Most of my work in past years has been to address the spiritual mental health needs of my readers. Through my writings, I’ve tried to encourage those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and any other problems individuals might be dealing with. Most of us experience some form of mental health difficulties at […]
Read More...BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS I want to tell you a story about Joshua. When God was preparing him to cross the Jordan River into the land He would give him, He said to him: Have I not commanded you? “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your […]
Read More...Photo by Ro Niyamot Ullah BUILDING ON A FIRM FOUNDATION Rohingya living in the refugee camps in Bangladesh know all about how rains, wind, and flooding can destroy make-shift homes. The Rohingya Green Nature Society reported how the recent Monsoon floods devastated the Rohingya camps. “Over 12,000 individuals were affected, 2,800+ shelters destroyed, and 50+ […]
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