Scripture says that when you accept the free gift of salvation by Christ Jesus, you receive a spirit of adoption (Romans 8:15). Negative patterns no longer enslave you. Call on God as a Father and Christ as a friend (John 15:15).  Read More

During Thanksgiving, lift up three things you are thankful for as often as you sit down to eat. He is a good God, and He is worthy of all thanksgiving and praise. Salt your meals with prayers for all the good things He has done and all the loved ones He has made.  Read More

Every individual experiences generational patterns in a different way. This week we are focusing on positive patterns.  Read More

Most of us have heard of generational curses. But did you know these "curses" are sometimes generational patterns?  Read More

Without forgiveness, there is only death. The truth is that because of sin, we all require mercy, grace, and forgiveness. It is the forgiveness that brings life. When you choose not to forgive those who have done wrong to you, you are heaping sin upon yourself. Holding on to someone else’s wrong does not cause them harm. It causes you harm. Forgiveness reduces Satan’s power to use that hurt and pain to produce more hurt and pain. Forgiveness allows you to move past that hurt to live life abundantly.  Read More

Where are YOU keeping a record of wrong about YOU? And then cast these cares and anxieties on Christ (1 Peter 5:7). He cares for you. Ask Him to help you to walk in His forgiveness and to help YOU to let go of YOUR record of wrong that you hold against yourself.   Read More

Things rarely work out the way we want them to. Bad stuff happens, and disappointment, hurt, grief, anger, and offense build up. It is easy to blame God, rail against God, or even stop talking to Him.God does not author evil. God also does not abandon us in our hurt. In the book of Job, Job lost all of his children and wealth, and his wife was pretty awful to him. Yet, God did not leave Job or for...  Read More

For a long time, I thought being “sorry” was asking for forgiveness. And hearing, “I’m sorry,” created forgiveness. Neither of those is true. Forgiveness is a choice that happens inside. Often, forgiving pulls back layers of hurt and anger. Each layer requires a renewed commitment to forgiveness.  Read More

God is a really big God. Job walked through a lot of hurt. God restored and healed Job. Job gained more wealth. He had more children. These did not replace what he lost--nothing replaces a lost child--but God did heal and restore him. Sometimes, the way to healing is to return to where you were hurt. Where in your life were you hurt? What would life look like in five years if God healed that hurt?  Read More

If you have hurt (and everyone has hurt), spend some time in prayer. Ask the Lord to reveal emotion connected to unhealed hurts. Reflect on how those emotions affect you. Does anger, resentment, or impatience bubble out around certain people and situations?   Read More

Hurt happens. Unhealed hurt damages your relationships. The unhealed hurt causes you to cling to relationships you should let go of, take fewer healthy risks, and sabotage relationships you should hold dear. The enemy has a plan to use your hurt. The only safe place to run with unhealed hurt is to the Creator (Pro. 18:10). We must pour out our hurts and other emotions to God (Psalm 142:1-2). He is the great Healer and Redeemer. He is the only One who can remove a trauma trigger (Psalm 62:8).  Read More

Taking out the garbage is an ongoing chore. Living in a home where the garbage is piled all around is dangerous. It can make a person sick. It is the same with renewing your mind. Some of these are truth and bring you closer to the Lord. Some thoughts, ideas, and habits are trash. If you don’t renew your mind, then your mind will be filled with ideas, thoughts, and habits that cause damage. Renew your mind honestly and often.  Read More