The whole idea of forgiving one another as Christ forgave you has been minimized by Christian fakery. We have all heard it—spoken softly across a counseling desk or urged from a pulpit: “You just need to forgive and let it go.” I actually kind of have a disdain for that sentence. It’s the epitome of … Read more
Ever wonder “How can I forgive someone who hurt me?” What does that even mean? Well, at this very minute, I am struggling with forgiving someone. I’m tempted to pretend nothing happened, but it did. Ugh. What is the proper course of action after someone hurts you? How do you interact with them? Do you … Read more
Hi, my sweet Christian Sister! Let’s get super real for a moment. I mean “real” real. As mere human beings, we’re masters at one thing: failing spectacularly. Seriously, we trip and fall way more than we care to admit; it’s just in our nature! Reflecting on this very concept today, I felt compelled to create … Read more
This morning, my son called in a full panic because he couldn’t find his wallet. His voice cracked with stress. My first thought? “Here we go again.” He swore up and down that he’d looked everywhere. I sighed heavily, ready to jump into action. But not before delivering a good old-fashioned mother lecture about responsibility … Read more
Today, I woke up overwhelmed by how blessed I am. Have you ever felt that way? So many of life’s blessings are easily taken for granted. I thanked God for waking up in the mindset of being grateful for everything, from my job to my home. It’s a beautiful home; I thanked God for my … Read more
I’m fairly certain this video will offend someone, so I’ll apologize in advance. Make note: “I’m sorry”. I’m also being sarcastic, but that’s par for the course with me. You may not be aware of this yet, but this post is about forgiveness. Actually, it’s about the funny side of forgiveness – if there is … Read more
