It’s the beginning of 2023. For many of us, the new year is a time that inspires hope and new beginnings. It’s a time for goal setting, vision casting, and celebrating possibilities. Throughout the month of January we turned to Scriptures such as Isaiah 43:18-19 to remind ourselves and affirm that “God is doing a new thing”. Some “new” things …
Harvesting Hope and Healing
What comes to mind when you hear the word harvest? For me it stirs up childhood memories of helping gather the bountiful amounts of produce from my grandparents’ garden. Sometimes, it conjures up sweet memories of my children enjoying our annual harvest celebration. In fact, I can hear the sound of their laughter as they make fun childhood memories of …
Lessons From the Rearview Mirror
In a single moment, life as I had known it came to an unexpected end. Devastation and pain abruptly barged into my life as a result of my husband’s sexual sin and infidelity. Hope that anything good could ever come from the enormity of this mess seemed like just a tease. It was a cruel joke that pulled on what …
Anxiety, An Invitation to Heal: Part 2
By Tori Henares, Personal Coach, The Unhindered Life Creating Safety Anxiety might seem irrational when it shows up. Most of us have become accustomed to judging our emotions, especially the inconvenient ones. Anxiety shows up unannounced and pulls us in, it can rob us of the present moment and send us back into past pain. But anxiety makes sense when …
Anxiety, An Invitation to Heal: Part 1
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Betrayal Trauma: The Struggle to Cope
You have been betrayed in your marriage. Whether from a hidden sex addiction, porn, or infidelity, you are feeling devastated from the pain. Do you now find yourself struggling to cope with the daily tasks that once felt easy? Or has your physical health has gone downhill? Is your spouse is still relapsing and acting out? Or not understanding the …
PVC (Personal Vessels for Christ)
PVC Blog Post by Meg Wilson As a visual learner, I love a good picture metaphor. I want to share one I find myself using a lot especially when talking about the blessings, Holy Spirit, and resources of the Lord. Picture white PVC pipe, the type used in buildings and homes for plumbing. Its sole purpose is to allow what …
Slow Cooker Faith
Written by Becky F. Recently, I found myself going through past photos for various reasons. Often when I search for one particular photo, I get lost in the hundreds of photos taken over the years. So many wonderful times with so many great people! Then it hit me. There used to be a time that looking at past photos was …
The Darkness Before the Dawn
In The Midst of the Pandemic… As news outlets inundate us with Coronavirus information and infection updates, it is hard to escape the reality of our world’s current situation. As a result, it is easy to experience fear and wonder about the uncertainty of our own personal situation. Will there be sufficient income to sustain me and my family? How …
