Choosing to Not Give Up On Church or God
There are a lot of reasons to give up on church. The church has failed many people in many ways. But the church is the hope of the world if you engage in it.
Lose Your Christian Cliches and Jargon
Too often, Christians simplify their talks with clichés and jargon. This can feel disrespectful to both people and God. We can do better. This post explains why using clichés and jargon doesn’t help share your faith clearly.
Toxic Pastors and Why They Are Not Confronted
If toxic pastors are so bad, why are they so rarely confronted? Here are ten reasons people fail at confronting an abusive pastor. See if you can relate.
Five Reasons People Struggle to Find God
There are many reasons why some people choose not to believe in God. Often, these reasons are deeply connected to negative or painful experiences within church communities. This post explores five common reasons why individuals decide to stop believing in God, while also offering one positive reason that encourages faith.
How to Reclaim Your Church from Spiritual Abuse
You are a leader in your church and spiritual abuse has just been exposed. What do you do? How do you “clean house” and get your church back on track? This post offers you a guide for the process.
What is Spiritual Abuse?
You hear about spiritual abuse, church abuse, and religious abuse more and more in the news. But what is spiritual abuse? Learn what spiritual abuse is here.
How to Confront a Toxic Pastor in a Toxic Church
The church is supposed to be a blessing to the world. A pastor should be the greatest champion of grace and truth. There is nothing more perverse and distorted than a toxic pastor. Learn how to confront an abusive pastor.
Toxic Church People and Their Shame
Toxic church people can dominate your church and ruin the experience for everyone. How do you confront the toxic church member? This post will help you to understand their shame based motivation. Part Two will give you seven steps to confronting them.
Return from Exile - Day 27
The first step in recovering from loss (exile) is to give your loss a name. Name it. Identify your loss so you can do something about it.
The Anger from Limited Choices
When our choices in life are limited, that can lead to anger and our anger causes a setback. But what is the real cause of the anger? Take a look.
Journaling and Healing: Day 11
Research has shown that journaling helps people to recover from loss and trauma. Is it possible that it might help you to heal as well?
Jean Valjean: Forgiveness Can Change Your Life
The story of Jean Valjean in the play, Les Miserables, is a deeply moving and powerful narrative that highlights the transformative power of forgiveness and how it can profoundly change a person’s life. This post will explore the true impact of forgiveness, illustrating how extending grace can not only help set someone else free from their past but also bring healing and freedom to yourself in unexpected ways.
Demi Lovato and Our Need for Affirmation
Demi Lovato has had her struggles as she looks to find meaning in her life. This brief post looks at where we turn to find our value and purpose.
Forgiveness Quotes by Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu faced hatred with forgiveness. Here are three quotes of his that you might find helpful.