Learn how distinguishing weakness from deliberate wickedness can help us respond with both compassion and discernment.
Am I Dealing with a Peter or a Judas? The Difference Between a Weak Moment and a Wicked Heart.
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What If Gratitude Is More Powerful Than We Think?
Can gratitude protect our hearts from discontentment and draw us closer to God? I recently read about research showing that people who spent time each day writing about gratitude experienced better mental and physical health than those who didn’t. It looks like...
The Difference between Forgiveness and Trust
Forgiveness doesn’t change someone’s character or require us to trust them again. Discover how forgiveness and godly discernment work together.
When Emotional Static Disrupts Your Peace
When emotional static disrupts our peace, we can bring our feelings to God and allow His truth to reshape how we think, feel, and respond.
Time Alone Doesn’t Heal Bitterness
Time doesn’t necessarily heal bitterness. Sometimes a current hurt exposes a deeper wound from the past. Discover how God can use forgiveness to bring healing and freedom.
Can I Really Bless My Enemy? What Jesus Means
Jesus tells us to bless those who hurt and persecute us. But what does that mean—and how can we obey when our wounds still hurt?
What Forgiveness Isn’t
Growing up, I unconsciously adopted my culture’s view that if you were nice to people, they’d be nice back. If you truly forgave someone who wronged you, they’d become trustworthy. At nineteen I met someone who challenged that view. My stepmother. Today is release day...
You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Face
Healing from emotional pain isn’t always as simple as putting the past behind us. What do we do when the hurt lingers and life loses its sparkle? Sometimes I get busy. I bury my discomfort by being “productive.” Some people shop more, clean more—or eat more. We all...
Big Hurt, Bigger God: When Old Wounds Still Hurt
“I had nightmares for decades” “I’m turning 71 and still have them.” Loss and betrayal cut deep at any age, but especially when those losses occurred when you were young and powerless. What if the way out of your pain is walking through it with God? I believe one of...
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