Abigail was not only a beautiful woman but also wise, strategic, and discerning, and she took action. Not only did she save her own life, but she also saved her household and prevented what could have been the destruction of David’s throne. The Day I Realized the Door Was Never Locked Sometimes when we read…
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Soul Chains: Overcoming Fear
When Fear Tried to Silence My Voice There was a time when reading certain passages of Scripture felt almost impossible. Whenever I saw the words “Wives…”, my heart tightened immediately. I didn’t have to read the rest of the sentence. My body already remembered the pain. A heavy pressure would rise in my chest. My…
Octopus Minds: When Staying was an Act of Protection
Lord,You see the choices we made when there were no safe options.Forgive the judgments spoken against those who stayed to protect others.Cover us with Your truth and peace.In Jesus’ Name, amen. Day’s Journey — Micro Devotional Scripture Sidebar “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” —John…
BELOVED
Lately, as I’ve been working with my abandoned inner children; it seems like there is a tribe of little children left behind , and screaming for my attention. My emotions become as raw as when the wounding happened; there is no harmony. At first I begin to feel overwhelmed with their neediness and I wanted…
Today
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.Matthew 6:19 NIVhttps://matthew.bible/matthew-6-19 When I left my home in haste because of the abuse, I left behind most of my belongings and cried to God; it wasn’t fair that my ex would enjoy the fruit…
Indifference
I was on fire for the Lord when I first became a Christian. I wanted to share the Gospel with everyone, so I took a Chaplain course at a church I was attending. The first class explained its mission statement, and we listened to the course instructor’s lectures about what it meant to be a…
Forgive Me as I Forgive
As I try to navigate life independently, but not independently of Jesus, I am beginning to understand the importance of my mental health, inner well-being, and the wellness of those around me. I am also working on being mindful of my behaviors with friends; I want to be present for them during their struggles, as…