Conflict, Daily Living, Emotions, Family, Forgiveness, God, Grace, Jesus Christ, Scriptures, Sin, Suffering

Seething Jealousy and Blind Rage Lead to . . .Murder?

What happens when we let strong negative emotions have their way? Is there a way out before we let the full impact of the growing evil inside consume us and others? Read on to see how God provides a way.

Daily Living, Ephesians, Jesus Christ, Life purpose, Salvation, Scriptures

Defying the Craftsman . . .and Missing the Glory!

What happens when hard, fiery trials come to me and I believe that "good living prevents bad things"? I will likely be devastated and rant that life is unfair--perhaps God is cruel. What does the heat really do in my life?

Drawing Near, Emotions, Forgiveness, Prayer, Scriptures

The Forgiveness Process Step 6: Healing and Transformation

Replacing bitterness with joy and peace takes work The journey is hard, and the end result of freedom and personal growth is worth it.

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

The Forgiveness Process Step 5: Giving up Right to Revenge

Why should I quit thinking about revenge? I have been so hurt, and someone needs to pay!

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.

Daily Living, Emotions, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Prayer

The Forgiveness Process Step Two: Clarify the Offenses

Bringing old wounds into the light is excruciating but it is one key step in regaining your life.

Daily Living, Emotions, Forgiveness

The Forgiveness Process: 9 Steps to a Changed Heart Start with Safety

How do you even begin the forgiveness process? It is more than saying words and needs to start with knowing that you are safe.

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

Deep Pain; Profound Grief: Dealing with the Aftermath of Betrayal

Why is betrayal so devastating? What do we do with the resulting anguish of soul?