“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 NASB In one of Beth Moore’s Instagram posts she says, “The brutal irony of un-forgiveness is, it keeps us bound to the very people we most …
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“God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 NASB I opened a recipe book …
Read MoreSteps to Healing
Ever been in a pit of despair? Feeling afraid, depressed, or abandoned? Elijah did, too. In fact, he wanted to die! Maybe you feel like giving up, too? In 1 Kings 19:4-5 Elijah says, “I have had enough Lord. Take my life.” He laid down …
Read MoreFeed Your Spirit
Recently I was a guest on “Feed Your Spirit” Podcast with Jill Dobrowansky. I share my story and process of God’s refining. If interested, please click below, share with someone who may benefit, and thank you for listening! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed-your-spirit-podcast/id1469422481?i=1000477931544 In case you’ve missed any posts …
Read MoreNot. Your. Fault.
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 NIV When I initially launched my website, I was embarrassed to write the words same-sex. Couldn’t I just write betrayal instead? …
Read MoreMeditative Therapy/Mourning a Loss
God anointed Jesus: “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil …
Read MoreMoving Beyond Betrayal
Betrayal happens anytime we trust someone and they abuse our trust. In short, the betrayer doesn’t value us enough to fulfill what they are obligated to do. (Like keeping wedding vows!) Being betrayed causes us so much pain because it hits us on the deepest …
Read MoreStuck? Check Out the 4C’s
Anybody feeling stuck? In John chapter 5 we read about a man needing healing. Paralyzed for 38 years- can you imagine? Going to the healing pool, hoping it would be his turn to get well, we find him stuck and discouraged, day after day. Since …
Read MoreDo you need a Battle Buddy?
Back in 2011, I joined a recovery support group for women who’ve experienced sexual betrayal. One blessing that came from my participation was meeting Gigi, my “battle buddy”. She became my go-to whenever I needed encouragement, and I did the same for her. Sometimes a …
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