In the first part of this blog, I discussed how understanding forgiveness and itscommon misconceptions can offer hope that healing is possible following deep, personal,and unfair hurt. Another important aspect of forgiveness and healing is recognizing andacknowledging our anger. Anger is a Natural and Normal Emotion As I educate 5th graders on forgiveness, we readContinueContinue reading “Facing Our Anger: An Important Step Toward Forgiveness and Healing”
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Choosing Forgiveness: Finding Hope and Moving Forward
It is a brave decision to Forgive the one that hurt you.
You Don’t Need All the Answers
Do you TRUST God is the question?
HAS GOD GIVEN UP ON HIS PEOPLE? The Importance of Grace
We all know the song Amazing Grace, written by John Newton in 1772. Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. Below is a message I found educational and interesting, and it communicates clearly. This message helpedContinueContinue reading “HAS GOD GIVEN UP ON HIS PEOPLE? The Importance of Grace”
The Battle of Hope vs. Hopelessness
I want to share a dialogue with you that sometimes takes place in our hearts and minds. It is a conversation, a struggle, and a battle between Hopelessness and Hope. Hopelessness and Hope are two strong characters, each fighting hard to win a battle within us. Hopelessness speaks “I will not hide because I liveContinueContinue reading “The Battle of Hope vs. Hopelessness”
What is Sexual Abuse?
Sex Abuse is one of the most hideous crimes comitted against a human being. Our bodies are not to be plundered and left for trash. Or for the coroner to tell our story. Human beings no matter the age or gender
A Prayer for You and Me
Heavenly Father, We come before You today on behalf of Darlene, thanking You for her life, her strength, and the many lives she has touched through her ministry, her compassion, and her willingness to help bring healing to others. Thank You for the work You have allowed her to do through her book, And HeContinueContinue reading “A Prayer for You and Me”
WITHOUT A TRACE
WE ENTER INTO THIS WORLD CRYING, FRIGHTENED, AND HELPLESS. WHEN WE LEAVE THIS WORLD, OTHERS THAT WE LEAVE BEHIND, WEEP, AND FEEL DESPAIR. YET WE LEAVE WITHOUT A TRACE… SOME ARE BORN WITH SILVER SPOONS, OTHERS ARE BORN WITH NOTHING, WHETHER RICH OR POOR, IT DOESN’T MATTER. THEY ALL LEAVE WITHOUT A TRACE. SOMETIMES THEContinueContinue reading “WITHOUT A TRACE”
What We Get Wrong About Teaching Kids to Apologize and Forgive
When you were a child, were you taught what it means to forgive? Or, were you made to forgive because it was the right thing to do? Have you taught your children to forgive? What would you change in your teaching now that you see children in action?
It’s Been Like a Roller Coaster and a Whirlwind All In One.
God Let your will be done because you know our faith, our heart and our mind. Thank you.
