Refreshing Faith
Journaling my thoughts to the Lord usually brought a sense of peace. But this day, peace eluded me. “Lord, I’ve prayed for wisdom, and I still have none. What do you want me to do? No option feels right.”
Jesus said His sheep hear His voice and follow Him (John 10: 27). But sometimes, the background noise of fear, others’ opinions, and the enemy’s taunts drowns out His voice. Have you ever wanted help to discern God’s will? Here’s help.Continue Reading
Jesse sat cross-legged, mesmerized by the dancing campfire enjoying its crackle and smoky aroma. He remembered watching fire dancers. If he could twirl fire, he’d show the school hotshots. He didn’t realize how close he’d inched to the fire until he heard his dad’s sharp voice.
“Don’t get too close. Fire can pop and spread.” His father pointed to the circle he’d marked. “Never cross this line without supervision.”
Over mugs of steaming tea, I asked my friend, “Can I ask you about the question you raised in Bible study a while back?”
Her dark eyes widened. “What question? I don’t remember a question.”Continue Reading
“Debbie, thank you for your prayers. But we lost. Instead of looking at the man’s extensive record of abuse and drug addiction, the judge chose to believe the best. The man promised to do better, so the judge granted joint custody.”
Emotion choked me. How could this happen?
My years as a counselor opened my eyes to the lasting impact an abusive family holds over the children they raise. When adults use children as pawns to punish one another, the children suffer—sometimes for the rest of their lives.
Research shows childhood injuries can impact not only social and emotional health but also physical health. Continue Reading