Feeling guilty for skipping Sunday service in light of Hebrews 10:25? Explore what it truly means to be a "good Christian" when the traditional church model no longer feels like home. Find healing from church hurt and discover a faith that isn't defined by a building.

After experiencing church hurt or trauma, finding a new community feels risky. Use this practical "Healthy Church Checklist" to evaluate leadership, accountability, and tone so you can find a safe place to heal and grow without the fear of being burned again.

The Somali residents in Minneapolis were recently referred to as “garbage” by the president of the United States. This hateful statement can only cause division. But there is another kingdom, not of this world, that promotes the very opposite (unity) and is something we should strive for.

Have you been hurt by spiritual abuse or a bad church experience? Have you considered walking away from your faith and church? Discover 10 powerful reasons to hold on to your faith and continue to believe in Jesus, even when others let you down.

Why do bad things keep happening to you? Is God against you? Is it your fate? Do you somehow invite bad things into your life? These ten reasons might help you to turn things around in your life.

People often fail to forgive another person because they misunderstand the meaning of forgiveness. This post is part two of a three part series defining forgiveness. In this post, learn three things that forgiveness is not.

If you are looking to find your purpose in life, it may not be in a career or even a ministry. The Bible gives us a good indication of our purpose by listening to an ancient prophet.

Too often the behavior of Christians doesn’t line up with their claim to be God’s child, earning the name: hypocrite. This post looks at the need to align your behavior with your identity in Christ as God’s child and follower of Jesus.

Advent…the season when we reflect on God entering the world through a baby, reveals a side of God that we might not expect: weakness. How might the “weakness” of God encourage you this Christmas?

People can easily find themselves caught in the web of a spiritually abusive church. How does that happen? And how can you prevent that from happening again? This post offers practical steps that you can take to protect yourself by setting boundaries.

If you don’t like the way your life is turning out, perhaps it’s time to take control and write a better, more fulfilling story for your life. This post provides four practical steps to help you begin crafting a new and improved life narrative.

Too often we measure our self-worth by how many “points” we are putting up on a scoreboard. Stop playing the game of self-worth. Find out why your value isn't something you earn—it's a gift from a loving God that you already possess. This post draws on wisdom from Henri Nouwen.

Rob Summers was a baseball phenom with a promising future ahead of him. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver, drastically altering the course of his destiny. Explore six essential steps he took to recover from this devastating tragedy, offering valuable insights to help you overcome your own setbacks and find healing in difficult times.

How can churches effectively help individuals recover from trauma and begin the healing process? This post marks the final installment in a comprehensive four-part series focused on Post Traumatic Spiritual Growth.

Ready to turn your trauma into a positive force? This conversation reveals how you can move past painful experiences and find a new purpose through Post Traumatic Spiritual Growth. This is part three of an interview about trauma and Post Traumatic Spiritual Growth.

Many people within the church community often fail to fully recognize or understand the significant impact that trauma has had on individuals. This article presents part two of an insightful interview with F. Remy Diederich, focusing on the concept of Post Traumatic Spiritual Growth and practical steps toward healing and recovery.

Many people experience trauma but they aren’t able to bounce back. It’s like something gets broken inside of them. Their focus turns inward and they can’t seem to recover. But if people can reframe their loss and see things from God’s perspective, they can often experience a dramatic change. This is Part One of an interview with F. Remy Diederich from the Life Above mental health conference looking at trauma and post traumatic spiritual growth.

Discover powerful insights on overcoming temptation from the story of Jesus' victory in Matthew 4. Learn how to find strength through God's word and resist temptations in your weakest moments.

Experiencing loss is much like being sent into a deep emotional exile. The intense grief that accompanies loss can leave you feeling isolated and disconnected from the life you once knew and cherished. However, it is possible to find your way back. Here are five practical steps you can take to begin the journey of healing and restoration, ultimately returning to a life full of hope and flourishing.

Shame is a painful emotion. As a result, we resort to a variety of coping mechanisms to cover the pain. But is it worth the trouble? This article explores the ways we try to cover our shame and a better alternative.