How to Be Free Indeed

How to Be Free Indeed

Something in every human heart yearns to be free. Deep down, we desire to unlock the door, break the shackles and walk unencumbered into a limitless future. We don’t want structures or organizations or authority figures to tell us what we can and can’t do. We want...
The Only Known Antidote to Shame

The Only Known Antidote to Shame

One day, for no apparent reason, a piece of Scripture set up camp in the back of my head. It would waltz into my morning devotions to say “hi” but wasn’t satisfied with such an obvious setting. It chose to show up at night, during a meeting at work, or in a...
Forgiving Myself

Forgiving Myself

Suddenly, a casual conversation turned into a hushed confession. Choking back tears, the person across from me struggled to squeeze any sense out of something gone so wrong. Once the story spilled, a long silence was broken with a whisper, “I just can’t forgive...
Forgiveness 201: Do I Have to Let My Offender Back In?

Forgiveness 201: Do I Have to Let My Offender Back In?

It’s real. Someone hurt you, badly. There was a betrayal of trust, a callous insult, a rejection or an abuse. Now, you are seething with anger inside. Since the incident, bitterness has become your constant companion. Pricey We’ve all heard that forgiveness will free...