Got a Goliath in your life? Psalm 27 declares we do not need to fear: we can be confident instead! Verse 3: “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise against me, yet I will be confident.” What is …
Read MoreHow Do You Feel?
After betrayal, emotions run high. Shock, denial, anger, fear, confusion, panic, sadness/depression and hopelessness—just to name a few. It’s one thing to be able to acknowledge how we’re feeling, to pinpoint a word – but quite another to dig deeper to understand the “why”reasoning behind …
Read MoreIs Healing from Betrayal Really Possible?
Healing from Betrayal. Is it REALLY possible??? In college, I majored in Biology. So you’d think I’d be super interested in the neuroscience of how the brain is affected by trauma. But guess what? I’ll leave the amygdala and frontal lobe to the neuroscientist. I …
Read MoreWalking by Faith
I’ve been thinking a lot about walking by faith instead of fear, and was reminded of John 14:27. “Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled …
Read MoreMemorial Stones
Women have a knack for remembering dates. As one who has experienced trauma from betrayal, I know I do, and I’m pretty sure others know and remember the exact date of discovering your own husband‘s betrayal. It’s something we never forget. In a recent prayer …
Read MoreCan You Relate to Sherlock?
Do you ever snoop on your husband? And then when you’re finished, you feel a huge sense of guilt? If this has ever happened to you, could I encourage you with these words? The reason you are snooping is not because you are dishonest or …
Read MoreTrapped in the Muddy Mire?
Trapped in the muddy mire. Slipping into quicksand’s shame. That’s where I was for years—before I sought help. I couldn’t get out of the pit of secrecy and isolation by myself. I needed Jesus’ rescue. When I cried out, He came, filling my cup with …
Read MoreWhat Are You Recycling?
Recycling ♻️ is beneficial. It shows good stewardship to care for God’s creation. But there’s one area where recycling is NOT good: Lies from the enemy! 👹 Does negative self talk keep circling, a never-ending loop? You can’t put out the mind trash, allowing it …
Read MoreIn Need of a Mordant?
Is your spiritual self care lacking a mordant? Mordant: a substance used in dyeing to fix the coloring matter. I have attempted to dye wool yarn using prickly pear fruit more than once. The first time I didn’t use a mordant. As soon as I …
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