Why I still believe in Jesus after church hurt (10 Reasons)
Have you been hurt by spiritual abuse or a bad church experience? Discover 10 powerful reasons to hold on to your faith and continue to believe in Jesus, even when others let you down.
What Scoreboard Measures Your Self-Worth?
Too often we measure our self-worth by how many “points” we are putting up on a scoreboard. Stop playing the game of self-worth. Find out why your value isn't something you earn—it's a gift from a loving God that you already possess. This post draws on wisdom from Henri Nouwen.
Guilt That Leads You Away From God: Henri Nouwen
There are two kinds of guilt: one that leads you to God and one that leads you away. Henri Nouwen takes a look at a guilt that leads you away from God. A reflection on his book, Show Me The Way.
Five Reasons People Struggle to Find God
There are many reasons why some people choose not to believe in God. Often, these reasons are deeply connected to negative or painful experiences within church communities. This post explores five common reasons why individuals decide to stop believing in God, while also offering one positive reason that encourages faith.
A Crash And Burn Sends You to the Sideline
Has a personal setback recently put you on the sidelines of life, making you feel disconnected and discouraged? Do you often feel as though you may never fully regain what was lost or return to the path you once knew? Explore valuable principles of recovery and healing from “crash and burn” experiences through this insightful series of posts designed to guide and encourage you.
Exile always follows a Crash and Burn
When you hit rock bottom after a crash and burn experience, you may feel like you are in exile. But exile isn't a dead end—it's a new beginning. Learn how this period of separation from your old life offers a fresh perspective and helps you rebuild your relationship with God.
How to Recover from a Crash and Burn
When self-destruction hits, why is exile essential? Learn how this period of separation helps you break cycles, start over, and transform your past into a powerful comeback story.
How to Help Friends Who Crash and Burn
What do you do when a good friend or family member is on course to crash and burn? How far do you go to help them? Learn crucial steps to taking in helping people to recover.
Steps to Recover from a Crash and Burn
If you've hit rock bottom, there's a way back. Discover 5 essential steps to recover from a crash and burn, rebuild credibility, and begin your journey to a comeback.
Shame makes you Mistreat Yourself
Does shame make you sabotage good things in your life? Discover how self-sabotage and accepting less stem from deep-seated shame—and find hope for a spiritual reset.
Forgiving your Abuser - Eight steps to freedom
Should you forgive your abuser? Will it make you vulnerable to further abuse? This post shows how forgiveness actually gives you the ability to distance yourself from your abuser and move on with your life.
How to apologize well – Part Three: Ask Forgiveness
In this series on how to apologize well, I look at four components of an effective apology. In this post I look at how to ask for forgiveness.
how to forgive the Unforgivable
Is it truly possible to forgive everything that has been done to us? Are there actions or experiences that remain unforgivable, no matter the circumstances? This post delves into these challenging questions and examines the deeper, often complex levels of forgiveness.
How to Forgive: Remember There is a Nazi in You
This is part three of a four part series on learning how to forgive. In this post I look at the need to reframe the offense that happened to you. It’s important to realize that you are capable of doing the very thing that was done to you.
How to Forgive: Setting Four Levels of Boundaries
Setting boundaries in a relationship is truly an art that requires thoughtful reflection and clear communication. This post explores four important types of boundaries you should consider based on the specific nature of the relationship you are involved in. Establishing good boundaries not only protects your well-being but also creates the space needed to genuinely forgive those who have wronged you.