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...
When You Think You’ve Missed Your Moment
I thought my opportunity to win a Golden Scroll award had passed. Then, while Larry was in the restroom, God surprised us with a moment I’ll never forget—and a reminder of how big He is in the middle of big hurts.
