Daily Living, Drawing Near, Emotions, Forgiveness, God, Jesus Christ, Scriptures, Uncategorized

The Forgiveness Process Step 4: Building Trust

How do I keep anger and bitterness from destroying me after I have been betrayed of abused? 9 ideas for moving back to wholeness.

Drawing Near, Emotions, Forgiveness, God, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Scriptures

The Forgiveness Process Step Three: Removing the Hooks

We have a choice when we have been betrayed: let the pain eat us up or surrender it to walk in freedom.

Emotions, Scriptures

Forgiveness for Betrayal: Is it Even Possible?

Betrayal requires that someone pays the penalty. How much can I hurt the betrayer with my internal rage? Or, am I really hurting someone else?

Daily Living, Emotions, God, Jesus Christ, Scriptures

I Can’t Believe I was so Deceived!

Have you ever been deceived by something that in hindsight seemed "obvious"? How did you deal with it?

Daily Living, Drawing Near, God, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Salvation, Scriptures

What is the Big Deal about Easter and the Resurrection? Part 2

How could the death of one person do these impossible things: clear us of the guilt of sin; grant us eternal life; and give us access to all the riches of God Himself?

Drawing Near, God, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Salvation, Scriptures

What is the Big Deal about Easter and the Resurrection? Part 1

What is behind the Easter and Resurrection story? Why is it important?

CoronaVirus, Daily Living, Drawing Near, Scriptures

On Being Distracted and 10 Lessons for Getting Back to Real Living!

Everything about coronavirus distracts me from the important things. We have learned many great lessons about what is really valuable.

CoronaVirus, Daily Living, Drawing Near, Scriptures

What Do We Do with So Much Quiet?

What hope and care can we give others who see the world as more bleak and dangerous, and are drowning in a negative spiral?

CoronaVirus, Daily Living, Drawing Near, Emotions, Prayer, Scriptures

Where Do We Go When Life Goes into the Pits?

How do we get through depressing and fearful times? My friend found solace by praying with a trusted friend.

CoronaVirus, Daily Living, Drawing Near, Scriptures

COVID-19 Changes: What is Most Important Now?

What do we do when COVID-19 disrupts so many aspects of daily living? Panic and fear seem like natural responses, but is there a better way?