Over four years as a single mom and many more years as a "single wife," I’ve walked a road many of you know too well. It’s a path marked by heartbreak, endurance, and, ultimately, healing. Some of my deepest healing from a toxic 23-year marriage came during my time as a single mom, while other pieces of my heart were mended in the midst of a future relationship. Healing from severe complex trauma (C-PTSD) is not a straight line—it’s a journey. A long, messy, and deeply transf

The Lord often teaches us deep truths in the simplest ways. One day while my dog, Izzy, was outside, our neighbor’s dog began barking. Naturally, Izzy joined in, as if she had no choice but to respond. But the Lord gently showed me something: Izzy isn’t less of a protector if she chooses not to bark back—especially when I, her master, am telling her not to. How often do we as believers fall into the same trap? Someone barks at us, triggers us, or tries to bait us into a fight

The Bible teaches us that greatness comes through servanthood, not self-centeredness. Jesus Himself said: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:26). Yet in today’s world, we see the stark difference between those who live to give and those who live to take. 🔹 Givers reflect the Spirit of Christ. 🔹 Takers often reflect a narcissistic spirit—ego-driven, entitled, and self-serving. Characteristics of Takers (Narcissistic Spirit) Always aski

Have you ever noticed how when you expect something to go wrong, it often does? Or how when you believe someone will disappoint you, you start looking for the proof that they will? That’s not coincidence — that’s confirmation bias in action. 🧠 Definition: Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms what we already believe — even if it’s not true. It’s how we create self-fulfilling prophecies that keep us trapped in cycl

We live in a culture that constantly screams “Now!” — but as believers and Overcomers in Him, we are called to a higher standard. Instant gratification is rooted in control and ungratefulness, and it directly conflicts with the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), especially patience, self-control, and faithfulness. When we chase after instant gratification, we are essentially saying: “I don’t trust God’s timing.” “I need to take control because I can’t wait.” “What I hav

When we look at narcissism, we must understand it from two perspectives: clinically and Biblically. 🔹 According to the DSM (Diagnostic...

A toxic man doesn’t just wound the woman he targets — he leaves scars on the children too. When he projects his pain, anger, and...

In relationships—whether marriage, friendships, or ministry—defensiveness can feel like self-protection, but in reality, it is one of the...

𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞 — 𝐇𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞. 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞. 𝐓𝐨...

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