Regret. How many of us live with it? How much of our lives does regret control? For many of us, it’s far too much. There’s the regret that serves as a simple reminder saying, “I made a mistake, but I learned from it and am stronger today.” But then there’s…
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Yes! You Are a Miracle and Most Wonderfully Made! {#MOH Link-Up}
Feeling comfortable in my own skin has been a long process for me. I was always tall for my age – strong and athletic instead of “skinny” and delicate. I loved the sparkly things in life while at the same time was happy getting muddy or jumping into athletics with…
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The Kind of Love That Heals What Is Broken {#MomentsofHope Link-Up}
What is better – to continue to love but risk the ache from the bitter slashes of hurt and betrayal or build a wall of steel and never love deeply again? Early in my life, like so many of us, I learned about the sting of rejection and careless words….
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My All-Time Most Popular Posts Offering Christian Encouragement {#MomentsofHope Link-Up}
I remember when, what feels like not so long ago, my husband surprised me with a ticket and all arrangements made to the She Speaks Conference hosted by Proverbs 31 Ministries. At the time, I’d all but put my pen and blog away for two years. It was a difficult…
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For the One Who Needs to Move Forward {#MomentsofHope Link-Up & Giveaway}
It’s good to be back with you all today! Although I’ve been busy (frantic, actually!) writing thousands of words to complete my first book, I’ve missed this spot right here. I missed passing along the Word of God and the hope of God to anyone who joins us here ♥…
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Victim or Victor? What to Choose When Someone Hurts You {#MomentsofHope}
When Someone Hurts You Now is a good time to pull out your Journal & Growth Guide and reference #2 of the 7 Truths That Will Enable You to Get Over Betrayal and Rejection. Find that post HERE. ***Before I dig into this topic of choosing how to respond when someone…
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Dealing with Rejection, Betrayal, and the Lies of False Guilt
… He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. -John 8:44 (NLT) Years and years ago, false guilt slithered itself…
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7 Truths That Will Enable You to Get Over Betrayal and Rejection {#MomentsofHope}
We have all suffered the emotional pain of betrayal and rejection at some point in our lives. Whether on a large or small scale, it causes deep emotional pain. It has the power to effect not only us, but those in our day-to-day lives, and those in the generations to…
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When People Hurt You {#MomentsofHope Link-Up}
As I walked away from my friend, I felt that familiar ache in my heart. Another time … another relationship … another situation that hurt. Rejection. Betrayal. I knew in my mind we live in a broken world and immunity from that brokenness isn’t part of the program. But that…
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Breaking up with Shame: When God’s Heart Is Bigger Than Our Sin
God’s heart is for us. He longs for us to face the messiness of our sins and repent of them. Then run straight into His waiting arms where our shame is covered and our lives redeemed. This week, I welcome a dear and authentic friend to our little corner of…
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