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?

Blessings, Conflict, Daily Living, God, Grace, Life purpose, Scriptures

The Best-ever Book of Secrets for Success in Adventure Gaming

What if you could have the most detailed book of secrets for being successful at your life adventure? How might you approach such a treasure? How would it change your life? Come and see.

Blessings, Drawing Near, Friendship, God, Jesus Christ, Relationships, Scriptures

How to have a relationship with God: 5 Key Steps

What does it look like to have a relationship with God? Surprisingly, it is really no different than getting deeply connected to a good friend.

Blessings, Drawing Near, God, Jesus Christ, Scriptures

Treasure Hunting for Guaranteed Riches

Have you ever gone a treasure hunt for lost gold? Did you find it? Would you like to find guaranteed treasure that will change your life? Let me tell you how.

Emotions, Friendship, Grace

How a Posting on OfferUp Resulted in so Much More than Cash

Who knew that a simple ad for a christening gown would result in teachable moments and a serendipitous friendship?

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

The Forgiveness Process Step 7: Surrender the Offender to God and Seek Grace

It is possible to gain freedom and a new start after excruciating relational violation. It takes work, trust in God and the Power of the Holy Spirit.

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.

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.