Building Community can be hard when you are in the broken space, but community is another piece needed for healing. Many things that break us, tend to isolate us. Secrets we are told to keep from abuse. Separation from others in domestic violence. Relationships torn from addiction. Shame, blame, guilt are things that keep us... Continue Reading →
We are treated as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything. 2 Corinthians 6:10 In the Lord, as Christians, despite our material positions, we have everything. We have everything in Him, through His great blessings. In my experience, people with little may have a poverty mindset with some things,... Continue Reading →
When you feel broken it can be helpful to know that you are not alone in your hurt. Understanding that you are not the only one who has walked the path of brokenness can offer a hope in the darkest moments. The world is full of people who have faced things that could break the... Continue Reading →
But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Ruth 1:16 Loyalty, it is a rare commodity in our society. Usually everything is about... Continue Reading →
There are decisions that we make every day that help determine the space we live in. Whether we live in the broken space or decide to live in the space of healing is largely based on our decisions. There are times when the decision is made on a moment by moment basis. As we begin... Continue Reading →
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Christ didn't just take on my sin to remove it from me. He became my sin that in His death, it would die also. Sin should not have power over... Continue Reading →
Joy may seem impossible when your in the midst of your brokenness, but with God, nothing is impossible. In fact, the Bible says:My brethren, count it all JOY when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect... Continue Reading →
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you!Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” Psalm 122:6-7 What a good prayer to offer up always for Jerusalem, but especially as I am headed there in just a few weeks. To ask God for peace in the midst of turmoil and security in... Continue Reading →
Often times in our brokenness we spend so much time looking for someone to blame. There may really be a person at the root of our pain. As a teenager, I was raped. The only person to blame for my brokenness in that situation was the rapist. I had a counselor tell me that I... Continue Reading →
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 Passover, the Last Supper, communion, done in remembrance of salvation from the sacrifice of the Lamb of God. I certainly do... Continue Reading →
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