Finding Joy in Trials

  My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4 NKJV No one can honestly say...

Healing from Church Hurt

  My latest article from iBelieve speaks to those who have been hurt by someone in the church or even the church itself. Explore the seven ways we can heal. https://www.ibelieve.com/relationships/7-ways-to-heal-after-the-church-hurt-you.html Originally posted on...

Accused or Accepted

And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” John 8:11b (NKJV) She stood there humiliated and ashamed as her accusers publicly condemned her before Jesus. After catching her in the act of adultery, the men were eager to cast stones at her,...

Open and Read in Times of Trouble

    I will be glad and rejoice in Your mercy, for You have considered my trouble; You have known my soul in adversities, Psalm 31:7 NKJV During a good season, I decided to write a letter to my future self. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could step out of our...

When Scars Speak

He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 NKJV Do you have any scars? A reminder of a surgery or an accident. The scars on our hearts tell a story, too. Emotional scars speak volumes about the pain we have suffered. It began as an injury....