My mom just passed away. Although she was 93, lived a good life, and died in her sleep, it still hurts. This personal reflection explores the unexpected waves of sadness that hit, and the natural rhythm of life and death.

If depression has its grip on you, you are not alone. Bruce Springsteen has dealt with it, along with self-loathing and feeling like an imposter, through his career. How have you dealt with it? This post offers some answers.

When tragedy happens at the hands of evil people, what role does forgiveness play in it? In the recent school shooting and university scandal, should the perpetrators be forgiven? Is it ever too soon to forgive?

Sometimes we can’t forgive ourselves because we’ve made a vow against it. It’s our way of punishing ourselves. But if you want to move on with your life, it’s important to forgive yourself. You may need to break a vow first. Read this post to learn how.

Every dysfunction is rooted in a lie of some kind. When you are unable to forgive yourself there are many lies that you might be believing about yourself. Learn what these lies are and how they cause you to mistreat yourself.

Unable to forgive yourself? Could there be a hidden benefit in this? Discover what that might be to unlock a new and beautiful part of your life.

Still struggling to forgive yourself? Discover five powerful reasons why letting go of guilt can be a transforming experience, helping you draw near to God and become the person you’ve always wanted to be.

Why do you struggle to forgive yourself? This post reveals how refusing self-forgiveness adds to your pain and how accepting God's grace can lead to profound transformation. This is part two of a five part series on forgiving yourself.

Do you find it hard to forgive yourself? Learn why it's not about what you've done, but what God has done through Jesus, offering you a path to true inner peace. This is part one in a series on forgiving yourself.

Should you forgive your abuser? Will it make you vulnerable to further abuse? This post shows how forgiveness actually gives you the ability to distance yourself from your abuser and move on with your life.

Struggling to forgive after deep hurt or spiritual abuse? Discover how God can make the impossible possible, helping you find healing and a better path forward.

There are four key components to a true apology. But many people fail to offer all four well. In this post I discuss the importance of expressing true sorrow to regain the trust that has been broken in a relationship.

This is part three in a series of posts considering whether or not it is possible to forgive all offenses. Is anything unforgivable?

Is there any offense that can be considered unforgivable? This is part two in a discussion on the depths of forgiveness that God calls us to offer to those who have offended us.

It’s hard to forgive if someone keeps offending you. Setting boundaries in your relationships will enable you to create space and be able to forgive. This is part two in a series helping you to forgive people in your life.

There is no formula for forgiveness but there is a process. If you are struggling to forgive someone, this four part series will help you to understand this process. It starts with being the Hero by making good choices.