Words Matter Words are powerful. What we say matters. Words have the power to tear down or build up. Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Yes, words are important. But did you know that this is also true of unspoken words, such as the things you tell yourself? Let … Read more
Or, How to Transform a Poor Self-Image Becoming a Christian was the best decision I ever made, but it didn’t immediately remove all my problems. I was only 18 when I got saved, but I was already loaded with “habits, hurts and hangups,” to quote Celebrate Recovery. In just a few days I will be … Read more
There’s no doubt about it: Americans love their holidays. The calendar is full of them, and we love to celebrate each one. And every year it seems we discover new holidays to enjoy (National Coffee Day? Count me in.) But there’s also a dark side to some holidays, when old wounds reopen, painful memories resurface, … Read more
I’ve been a Christian for a long time…and for a long time I struggled with lots of issues. I read my Bible, went to church three times a week, crossed my t’s and dotted my i’s. I was doing everything I was supposed to…and yet something was missing. If you had told me “It’s all … Read more