Do you struggle to believe that God has completely forgiven you? The fact that God has forgiven us eternally is absolutely mind-boggling.
Category: Forgiveness and reconciliation
For the Girl Who Doesn’t Believe She Is Loved
I’m too broken. Too broken to heal. Too broken to be loved. God could never forgive me. It’s impossible, after all that I have done. Six years ago, I sat in the attic we’d painted yellow. The grey light streamed through the skylights we added. Curled up against the antique daybed, I scrawled in a …
Finding Freedom From Guilt
Have you ever spent a sleepless night under the weight of guilt? I have. Even though I had confessed my sin to Christ, condemnation still crept over my heart. I couldn’t believe that He had actually forgiven me. It felt as if I still ought to be punished. Could I rest in God’s grace if …
Dear Wilting Rose: God Can Restore You
Dear Rose, Wherever you go, it feels like there’s always someone who has it all together. The girl who posts perfect photos of herself in brand new cute outfits has a boyfriend while you wear your older sister’s jeans and no one has given you a second glance. The confident girl who can walk right …
Forgiving Those Who Have Hurt You
“The hardest expression of love is forgiving a person who inflicted painfully deep wounds.” Dr. Guliuzza In this life, those we love will hurt us. Emotional pain takes many forms; abandonment, betrayal, opposition, rejection, misunderstanding, resentment, harsh words, neglect, and even abuse. Friends, parents, siblings, and family will mistreat us. No pain goes deeper than …
Overcoming Unhelpful Criticism as Daughters of Christ
We’ve all received criticism in our lives, and it stings. Despite the sting, criticism can be helpful — an example would be a needed rebuke from a person with authority to give it, like a parent or teacher. Other times, a friend might gently bring up an issue in search of resolution. However, not all …
What Has Hurt You Doesn’t Define You
Not long ago, I got very sick. It was just a stomach flu, but the pain was so intense that I didn’t feel like I was capable of existing beyond it. I just laid on the couch feeling like I was dying, unable to more than lift my head. And I thought, “When will this …