Jesus Didn’t Rationalize People’s Pain
We have a Father who’s in the business of redeeming what has been broken, and there are a lot of things that feel broken in our world right now. Jesus didn’t rationalize people’s pain. He didn’t respond to a heart issue with his head response. When He told the story of the Good Samaritan, He […]
When You’ve Been Hurt- Things To Remember When Rebuilding Trust and Your Life
Even if you’ve gone through the powerful and beautiful process of forgiveness, that doesn’t erase the harm that was done. It also doesn’t mean you’re ready to trust again or be trusted again. Trust is rebuilt without a timeline. You can only want to allow it. You can’t force it. Rebuilding trust will take time, […]
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How I Wish God Acted Earlier- No Regrets!
“Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it?…” (Lamentations 3:37-39) We can live responsibly and confidently, knowing that we are accountable for the choices we make while at the same time knowing that God cares about every detail of our life for our good and his glory. The balance […]
Recovering From Life’s Tragedy
“And David Got Up From The Ground…” The emotional recovery from a time of pain and tragedy sometimes take much longer than we think. David’s son had tragically died. He laid on the ground for days. (imagine laying on the ground for days) David’s handling of tragedy gives up hope that we don’t have to […]
When Trusting People Is Hard
There are a lot of reasons you might be finding it hard to trust people. In recent posts I have shared two possible reasons as to why it can be difficult. 1- Your hurt is holding you back. 2- You have unspoken expectations. 3- You believe you have to protect yourself. This one is a […]
Grace Is Not A Blanket
Grace is for purpose. Grace is not given to the person who doesn’t see it as grace. Grace does not mean that God doesn’t have an opinion. Grace does not mean that it doesn’t matter. Grace is not something that is thrown around as a casual take it or leave it. GOD’S GRACE IS AMAZING! […]
A Recipe For A Broken Relationships- Unspoken Expectations
This one is more common than we realize. Most of us are walking around with unspoken, unclear, and potentially unrealistic expectations of those around us. We might not even be aware of our expectations, until someone breaks them! This is a recipe for hurt and broken relationships. One way this comes out is when we […]
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Trust Is Rebuilt Without A Timeline
BEING HURT IS SO REAL We pretend that it didn’t happen. We put bury the pain for years. We smile and pretend nothing is wrong. It all catches up to you. Even if you’ve gone through the powerful and beautiful process of forgiveness, that doesn’t erase the hurt or harm that was done. It also […]
Why It’s Hard To Trust People
For many it’s difficult to trust people, especially when you’ve been hurt, which can bleed into trusting God and others. Yet, God wants you to trust Him and others, so they can experience who you really are where you are truly known and loved. But what if trust isn’t an easy thing for you? It’s […]
God Can Use The Broken Pieces Of Your Story
You know your past, you know the story, you know the good, the bad, the lame, the blame, and you know those parts that might live better hidden under a rock. You know where all those broken pieces are. Yes, those broken pieces of your story of which you are not proud, some of which […]