Tag: #tbi
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Psalm 4
Yesterday, I was reading Psalm 4. I’m going to copy the whole psalm first (because it’s short) and then talk about specific verses. Answer me when I call,God, who vindicates me.You freed me from affliction;be gracious to me and hear my prayer. How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted?How long will you love…
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Psalm 51
Last week, I was struck by Psalm 51. I read a chapter of the Bible every morning over breakfast. Two different chapters actually – one in Spanish and one in English. Sometimes, I don’t have time to read both, so I get ahead in Spanish. Then, I lose my place (i.e. the bookmark slipped), and…
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Japheth’s Sacrifice
The other morning, I was reading about Japheth’s daughter. This was the man who promised God that whatever came around the next corner – he would sacrifice it. Well, his daughter – his only child – walked around the corner. Often, the first reaction to this is a repulsive one – and this makes sense.…
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Podcasts and the Pleasant Assurance of Psalm 75
“Hi everyone! I want to share a pleasant psalm and tell you about some podcasts available from the nonprofits that Books by Malinalli LLC supports…”
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Memorial Day is a Time to Remember Sacrifice
Today is Memorial Day. Many civilians view it as a vacation day, but for military families, it can be very personal. Know that the public is thinking of you and praying of you today as you remember the service members you have lost. Romans 12:1-2 comes to mind: “Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God,…
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Three Types for Studying Foreign Language with a Brain Injury
Here are three ideas for studying and learning a foreign language with a traumatic brain injury. These are techniques which have helped me immensely in my personal life: reading, listening, and movies (preferably ones originally produced in the foreign language). It is important to include all three of these factors on some level in addition…
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Foreign Languages
“Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all do miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in other languages? Do all interpret? But desire the greater gifts. And I will show you an even better way.” – 1 Corinthians 12: 29 – 31 (HCSB) Here are three ideas for…
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Restoration
“It is possible to be forgiven of bloodshed and to be restored to purity in the Lord’s sight.”
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Faithfulness
According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, the definition of “faithful” as an adjective is “steadfast in affection or allegiance, loyal”, “firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty, conscientious”, “given with strong assurance, binding”, “true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original”, “full of faith”. When “faithful” is used as a…
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A Question and a Sample
I’ve been contemplating creating a membership option and using Patreon to earn funds with this blog to invest in the nonprofits I have mentioned. It would allow you to contribute and help support my blog, my books and my nonprofit endeavors. My thoughts are that all of this money will be spent quarterly to contribute…