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How Can We Stay Emotionally Grounded and Not Engage in "War of Words"?
An elderly person I pray for and occasionally assist recently said some hurtful things to me. I chose not to respond at the time, but...
Tea Deak
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Eliminating Negative Emotions with Determination and Faith: A Lesson from Jesus
As I was planning and preparing to visit my family next week, I started feeling a bit nervous. I was getting the gifts ready when I...
Tea Deak
Dec 3, 20242 min read


The Importance of Being a Good Neighbor: When to Pray and When to Call the Police
Two nights ago I was woken up by the noise of persistent slamming at the neighbor's door. My sleep was deep, and between sleeping and...
Tea Deak
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Double for the Trouble: How to Handle Challenges and Turn Them into Opportunities
It seems like we're going through a time of swift changes. At church, we received a series of blessings two weeks ago, and I was...
Tea Deak
Nov 30, 20243 min read


What Does the Gift of a Colored Page from a Coloring Book Say About the Holy Spirit's Guidance?
A couple of days ago, a dear friend gave me a gift. She colored a page from a coloring book and gave it to me. Knowing that this friend...
Tea Deak
Nov 23, 20242 min read


Are You Letting Fear and Panic Steal Your Financial Blessings?
Recently, I experienced a moment where the same message kept recurring, prompting me to finally take notice. Within an hour, a beggar...
Tea Deak
Nov 22, 20242 min read


What Does It Mean When You Hear Alarming Sounds Without an Alarm? Understanding Divine Communication
Following a Wave program, I was preparing to drive someone home when heavy snowfall began. Consequently, I went outside early to get the...
Tea Deak
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Finding Healing and Hope in 'Breathing Under Water' - A Journey with Jesus
Upon reading my most recent blog post, a friend whom I hadn't been in contact with for a while reached out to me, expressing concern for...
Tea Deak
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Identifying and Handling Deceptive Forces: How to Recognize and Protect Yourself from Destruction
It is not common for me to talk or write about my dreams. Nevertheless, today I feel like opening up more than usual, so I will share a...
Tea Deak
Nov 17, 20242 min read


Are You Living an Examined Life, or Just Going Through the Motions?
Seneca said that “the unexamined life is not worth living” and many go through life without examining their motives, decisions,...
Tea Deak
Nov 14, 20243 min read


How to Deal with Fox-Like People in Your Life
Do you have people around you who exhibit fox-like qualities? Do you know how to deal with them? Perhaps you also have some crafty...
Tea Deak
Nov 10, 20242 min read


Expressing Freedom Through Art: How I Used Painting to Find My Voice
“I would like to paint the way a bird sings.” Claude Monet At the start of this week I am inspired to share one of my paintings with a...
Tea Deak
Nov 3, 20242 min read


Exploring the Language of Dreams: A Guide to Biblical Contemplation, Prayer, and Journaling
While my dad was alive, both my parents would share their dreams, discuss them, read the Bible, and pray together as part of their...
Tea Deak
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Are You Experiencing Frozen Symptoms of Stress or Dorsal Immobilization? Understanding and Dealing with the Paralysis Response in Trauma
Have you ever experienced a frozen state when under stress, like a deer caught in headlights, when your heart races and you feel scared,...
Tea Deak
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Finding Beauty in Suffering: A Poem Dedicated to Grieving Women
Today, I am inspired to share a poem I wrote more than a year ago. Inspiration for a poem came when was on my way to pick up a friend...
Tea Deak
Oct 29, 20242 min read


How can prayer guide you through life's crossroads and traffic?
While praying and seeking direction for my next steps, in a place of prayer, I saw a police officer navigating traffic at the crossroad....
Tea Deak
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Rebuilding Broken Family Relationships: Steps Towards Reconnection
During my youth, my family faced financial hardships as a result of war and post-war challenges. The presence of relatives in Slovenia,...
Tea Deak
Oct 18, 20243 min read


There is at Least One Thing You Can Always Do to Make Progress
Struggles and challenges in life are usually a complex web of various issues. Usually, when one strand of the web is touched, it affects...
Tea Deak
Oct 18, 20245 min read


How to Manage Impatience and Stay Motivated During Times of Waiting, Shaking, and Testing Limits
During this month, many are experiencing some frustration as they wait for changes to occur over a prolonged period. Before the promises...
Tea Deak
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Struggles of Sexual Abuse Survivors
I can hear several readers of my previous blog posts, victims of sexual abuse, commenting on some of my shared struggles, saying, “those...
Tea Deak
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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