How many time does our past pull us in and gain our focus so that we lose sight of what is happening? How many times does it sneak in and try to suffocate us? The past longs to steal our present but there is a way to overcome. To read more about overcoming…
I sat in my bathroom, doors locked, ugly angry tears pouring out alongside my ugly angry heart. It’s the only place in my house where the doors lock. It’s my sanctuary. I come here to eat oreos and to pray. And I guess sometimes I shower and brush my teeth. It’s central to my…
Hold on tight and get ready to read a story that sets the captives free and brings God’s love to light. Today Kathy Collard Miller shares her story. Her story is posted on my friends blog Vision61 ministries. (Angel Buff) Kathy’s love and trust for God is obvious in her words. She shows us an…
Today I asked Dr. Bengtson to help answer a question about forgiveness. But first I would like to introduce her. Dr. Bengtson – Author, speaker and board certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson is also a wife, mother and friend. She knows pain and despair firsthand and combines her professional expertise and personal experience with her faith…
Dear Reader, The quick and easy answer to the question, “Why should I forgive?” must surely be, because God says that we must. The Bible is full of verses that bear this out but the one I want to discuss is Ephesians 4:31-32 because it concisely points out three things that are…
My journey to where I am today would shock many of my friends. For a long time I had been able to push away memories of being verbally and sexually abused by my parents. I wore a mask of happiness so that no one would know the truth about my painful past. I…
Dear Friend, Why should I forgive? Well, the most straightforward answer is simply that Jesus said that we must forgive. “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15, NLT) “Make…
A Christian mom asked me an awesome question recently. What do you say to your kid when they ask you,” What if the devil makes me do bad things?” Why is this a great question? One, it shows that children are always thinking, always reasoning. Two, it is easily answered with Scripture. Three,…
Christmas commercials are the best. During the month of December, there are endless replays of families gathered around trees and tables, laughing and passing the mashed potatoes. Everyone is in love and high on Christmas cheer. And then there’s reality. Husband and wife bicker about the budget. Wife sulks on the way to the…
A couple weeks ago, a certain detail of my former life (before Christ) made an attempt to sneak its way into the new. I won’t go into details. It’s an ugly part of my past, which unfortunately was self-induced through a series of lies and bad choices. It is something that I confessed and…
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