Hope for the Hurting

3 Things I Learned from 12 Years of Spiritual Abuse and Manipulation
Nobody likes to think about spiritual abuse occurring especially within the church, but it does. Athena Dean Holtz shares her story of being duped by a con man. She had spent 12 years following a lie she believed was true. She lost everything that mattered to her through major deception and spiritual abuse. What the Lord showed her rocked her world and set her healing path on an expedited timetable.

What Am I Thankful For? 11 Unique, Tangible Things that Make Life Easier
I’m thankful for the significant things like family, friends, and health. But, I’m also thankful for tangible things. This list of things I am thankful for makes my life easier or better. Tangible things I use regularly and are in some way unique.

Healing Your Heart: One Thing You Don’t Have to Do Anymore
We all have areas of brokenness in our lives. Read more as Suzie Eller shares about healing your heart and what that looks like. She also shares one thing you may be doing that you don’t have to do anymore.

24 Gifts that are Sure to Please
These top 24 recommended gifts are sure to please. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that someone special on your shopping list, I have the perfect list for you.

Three Steps to Overcoming Fear
In today’s post, Wendy Blight shares three steps to overcoming fear using truths from the Bible. This process is powerful for freedom from the prison of fear. With God’s word, you can overcome!

30 Best Books and Gifts for Book Lovers 2019
You may know me as an author, but I also love to read! Each year, I read between 50 and 100 books. My friends often ask me to share about my favorites so I’ve put together this list. So if you’re looking for books to put on your Christmas wish list, or books to buy for your reader loved one, you’ll definitely want to check these out.

5 Reminders for the Special Needs Parent
Parenting a special needs child can be quite challenging. Misty Phillip shares important reminders that she learned through the trials her family endured with raising a special needs child who is now an adult.

Thanksgiving: Thoughts on Gratitude
Thanksgiving is the only national holiday that explicitly calls us to recognize and individually express an internal, personal attribute, namely gratitude. Is that what makes Thanksgiving the best holiday? Today on the blog, Scott Bengtson shares thoughts on gratitude and why Thanksgiving is the best holiday.

Ask Dr B: Helping a Depressed Spouse
In this Ask Dr. B column, a reader is asking what to do because her husband suffers with bouts of depression. She asks if it is normal for him to be angry. When he’s depressed, his behaviors are hurtful. What do you do when a spouse is depressed?

What Not to Say to Someone With Depression
Our words are powerful. The words we speak over our loved ones can build them up or tear them down. A neuropsychologist shares what not to say to someone with depression, anxiety or some other mental illness.