by Jodie Stevens | Aug 23, 2021 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness, Psychology and Personal Growth |
We all know what it’s like to be hurt or betrayed. When it happened to me, I saw no possible hope of ever returning to normal. The pain was unbearable. It wasn’t physical pain, not in the normal sense. It was an ache deep in my inner being. It took my breath away and...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 21, 2021 | Boundaries, Choices, Forgiveness, Psychology and Personal Growth |
Does forgiveness mean reconciliation? The quick answer: No. The reason is because forgiveness and reconciliation are two separate things. It is wonderful when relationships can be reconciled. However, that is not always possible or even safe for that matter. It is...
by Jodie Stevens | Jun 2, 2020 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Forgiveness, Happiness, Hope, Patience |
So, it happened almost a decade ago when I was standing in the shower…and really, isn’t that were most important ideas are birthed?Anyway, I felt God speak to me and say “you spend so much time trying to control the things you can’t control that you miss the...
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible and Theology, Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Forgiveness, Hope, Love |
In the Old Testament, the prophet Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that those who survive the coming destruction will find blessing, even in a barren land. He tells them God will give rest to their souls and reminds them of His eternal promise: “I have loved...
by Jodie Stevens | Dec 30, 2019 | Bible and Theology, Choices, Forgiveness |
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ He is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). When God created the world He said it was “good” or “very good” seven times. In the Bible, seven is the number of perfection. The...
by Jodie Stevens | Dec 13, 2019 | Bible and Theology, Forgiveness, Hope, Love |
Everyone I know celebrates Christmas. However, many of them don’t really know why we celebrate. The Old Covenant God established with the Israelites demanded the shedding of blood through animal sacrifices to atone for Sin. I know it sounds kind of awful. It is. You...
