Have you forgiven someone, only to be accused of harboring unforgiveness, because you’ve had to establish necessary boundaries for healing and protection? If you're feeling guilty about having less contact because of an unhealthy or abusive relationship, the guilt is not from God. God does not want His children to be doormats. How can we … Continue reading 12 Steps to Forgiveness with Boundaries
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10 Thoughts about How God Reveals True Beauty… NOT Society
Everywhere I look, society is insisting that it knows the true definition of beauty. If I didn’t know Jesus, I might fall for the myths too. Is beauty a woman after a makeover, or one who bares her natural face? Does it finally come when we lose our extra weight, or is it just when … Continue reading 10 Thoughts about How God Reveals True Beauty… NOT Society
10 Godly Reasons to Break the Chain Post You Just Received
Another chain email comes around saying something like, “This is a test. God is love. Send this to 10 people if you love God, and something good will happen to you tomorrow. Don’t break the chain, or else you’re denying God. Share to make sure you get a blessing tomorrow!” These deceitful chain posts cleverly … Continue reading 10 Godly Reasons to Break the Chain Post You Just Received
God’s Scriptures on Sexual Abuse are Written in Black and White…Not Grey
By Angela Royse Pelleman Confusion and Lies This Valentine’s Day, everyone is talking about the movie that glamorizes a sexually abusive relationship. I don’t even want to write the title, Fifty Shades of Grey. As God quickly gave me words and verses to share, I started wondering: Do they really know that’s it’s wrong, and … Continue reading God’s Scriptures on Sexual Abuse are Written in Black and White…Not Grey
Freedom from Bullies for the New Year and Beyond
I've had discussions with plenty of friends about bullies this year. Bullies can be found everywhere and anywhere you go. They are in the workplace, neighborhoods, and schools. They can even be found in homes and churches. Some bullies disguise themselves as nice people, hoping to be seen as moral, upstanding members of society. “These … Continue reading Freedom from Bullies for the New Year and Beyond
Sheepish Character? False Christians Cause Division! (Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing)
Taking an honest look into the character of the people around us, is one way to find out which people are actually wolves in sheep’s clothing. It’s not that difficult, but it means we need to open our eyes to what the bible has to say about character, and then be willing to accept the truth, … Continue reading Sheepish Character? False Christians Cause Division! (Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing)
Gossip, Lies, and Slander? No worries! God has Your Back!
by Angela Royse Pelleman The bible tells us we shouldn’t be concerned when others gossip about us. When others slander us behind our backs, telling lies, it's so good to know that God has our back! We can trust in Him completely, because He is Truth, and it will eventually come out. Those who belong … Continue reading Gossip, Lies, and Slander? No worries! God has Your Back!
Words Heal and Words Hurt…Trusting in God to Tame the Tongue
By Angela Royse PellemanI needed a favor this week from a secretary at a medical office. She didn’t owe me anything. I needed some medical supplies, and if she could help me, I wouldn’t have to take a trip all the way out to the hospital. Since the office was closing, I made sure to … Continue reading Words Heal and Words Hurt…Trusting in God to Tame the Tongue
Are We Really too Busy for Friends and Fellowship?
by Angela Royse PellemanWhat do you do if you’ve been invited to a friend’s home, and she starts doing chores? It can be an awkward predicament: Do you pull out your phone and catch up on emails and phone calls? Do you grab a shirt and help her fold clothes? Should you cut your visit … Continue reading Are We Really too Busy for Friends and Fellowship?
The Silver Lining 