Trauma Affects the Whole Person
Trauma is a side-effect of events that happen to us which are beyond our control. None of us can ever plan for such events and by their very nature we are always unprepared for them. There can be both short-term and long-term consequences of traumatic events. How we are affected by them can depend on […]
When God Tests Us, He Wants To Trust Us
Some of us will go to great lengths to test things out before we purchase them. Interestingly, God tests us through the circumstances from time to time, to see what is in our hearts. And when we pass the tests, He puts His stamp of approval on us and is then able to entrust us […]
Stop Believing God To Fulfill Promises He Never Made
One of the best things we can do is trust God to fulfill the promises He’s made. One of the worst things we can do is to trust Him to fulfill promises He never made. We can become angry and bitter as a result. We think it’s God’s plan, but it’s actually our plan. You’re […]
God Tests Us Through Circumstances
God tests us through the circumstances that we face from time to time to see what is in our hearts. And when we pass the tests He puts His stamp of approval on us and is then able to entrust us with further opportunities He has planned for us. (1Thess 2:4) As I look back […]
The Impact Of Your Story And Why You Should Tell It
In isolation and our spaces of silence, we can begin to feel ashamed by our struggles, and the silence will only grow louder. It’s not long before we believe that we are broken or undeserving of love because we are just so uniquely bad. The sacred act of telling our stories not only breaks the […]
You Think You Are Losing Faith, You’re Not
Many times I was upset when facing hardship, and I thought God wasn’t hearing my cries for help. But when all was said and done, I finally saw what He saw and realized what He knew all along was good for me. I couldn’t see it at the time, but He could! Don’t ever give […]
God’s Presence IN the Pain
It is purposefully changing our minds to focus on Him, not once a day when we pray or read the Bible, but continually, as often as possible, even every minute, turning our thoughts to Him. I did not need to find God in my rejection, or wonder why He didn’t rescue me. I needed to […]
It’s Not A ‘Should Be’ Passage
We are meant to go out into our community as instruments of grace. As God’s children, “You are the light of the world.” Look at that sentence again, “YOU ARE the light of the world.” “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It […]
If You Are Experiencing Spiritual Dehydration, Don’t Be Surprised!
Jesus experienced dehydration just like you and I. Jesus’ words of “I thirst” (John 19:28) are popular, but perhaps one of the most transparent moments of His earthly ministry came when He said, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” (Matthew […]
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Familiarity Breeds Contempt
Never get too familiar with God. “The LORD said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the signs I have performed among them…?” (Num14:10-23) It is said that “familiarity breeds contempt.” The Israelites had become so familiar with […]