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Recovering from Spiritual Abuse

When you’ve been harmed in the name of God, the path to wholeness is long and slow. Last time we talked about how your perception of God is damaged when God-talk is mixed up with abuse. Even if your head believes He is good, your heart experiences Him as the enemy. But recovering from spiritual abuse is possible.

Why do I Keep Sinning the Same Way?

There’s something you keep doing that you know you shouldn’t be doing. Or perhaps you’re not doing something you know you should be doing. It’s like there are hooks in your brain that keep you going in a certain wrong direction regardless of how hard you try to do something different. Your heart cries, Why do I keep sinning the same way?

How to Stay Resilient During a Blue Holiday Season

Holidays are supposed to be “happy and bright,” right? But every year I hear from people for whom the holiday season is anything but that. This year, 2020, there are even more reasons to feel blue; a COVID-19 pandemic, a contentious political season, economic uncertainty. And you could add to that list for yourself. But it’s possible to stay resilient even during a blue holiday season.

Are You Praying for a Miracle? Or for Magic?

You pray and pray and wonder why your prayers aren’t answered. If God loves me, why doesn’t He answer me? Is it because He doesn’t care? Am I doing something wrong? Such questions are common, and they don’t make God upset with you. But a more helpful question often is, Are you praying for a miracle? Or for magic?

Finding Breakthrough from Guilt as a Parent

When you’re hoping and praying for a breakthrough for your child, most parents struggle with a measure of guilt. If only you had done things differently, maybe your child wouldn’t be in the mess they’re in. Your head knows that’s only part of the story, but those thoughts may be the ones that keep you awake at night. It’s time to find breakthrough from guilt as a parent.

Recovering from Spiritual Abuse

Why do I Keep Sinning the Same Way?

How to Stay Resilient During a Blue Holiday Season

Are You Praying for a Miracle? Or for Magic?

Finding Breakthrough from Guilt as a Parent

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