Why Can’t I Forgive?
You’ve tried over and over, but that one injury seems impossible to forgive. How can you let go of it? You are stupid and you’ll never make it!” My father’s biting words tore at my heart. At nineteen, I was …
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Wisdom for Those Walking with Victims of Sexual Abuse
Thirty years ago, with great courage and vision, Dan Allender brought Christians to the table to acknowledge, understand, and help victims heal from their experience of the evil of sexual abuse. His work continues to help victims and those who …
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Seeking Out Time with the Shepherd
It is the summer season here in Colorado. At this altitude the sun really feels intense. I’ve been informed that where I live is an alpine desert. Moisture typically shows up in small doses, sometimes wreaking havoc when it comes …
The Gospel According to Twilight Sparkle
Good communication requires that we see and know the receiving partner of our communication. Scripture is jammed full of stories where Jesus (or his followers) share good news in a way specifically tailored to the person receiving the good news. …
Address the Problem Holding You Back from Greatness
At every army course I ever attended, my professors have beaten into my head the importance of identifying the problem before making a decision. The most important step before a decision is made, they taught me, is to clearly articulate …
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Converting Your Fears To Faith
We all struggle with fears and anxieties. Will I be successful? Will I marry? Will I stay married? Will I always have adequate finances? Will my retirement be secure? Will I be able to avoid sickness and disability? Will I …
What Is Your Good News?
The idea of a gospel that is both unchanging and deeply personal, both the same for everyone and completely different for each of us, sounds perplexing, but it’s a solid theological concept. The Greek word euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) translates exactly to …
Get to Know the Boring Christ
I have a friend, a young woman we’ll call Chelsea. She’s an atheist, and one day she said to me, “You Christians seem to think Jesus is boring.” I was shocked. After all, she and I had discussed him at …
3 Integrity Terrorists To Watch Out For
Some men do not believe that true success in life and relationships is possible on this side of heaven, but they are mistaken. When our words and deeds are wise and aligned, then success becomes possible and relationships can be …
4 Steps for Good Decision Making
I can be my own worst enemy when it comes to progress in the spiritual life. I have great intentions, but the follow through is sometimes lacking. And then when I do follow through, I can struggle with consistency. For …