“I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Abuse exists in a variety of forms, from physical to verbal abuse, along with the in-between. Simply stated, physical abuse takes place in person and involves actual contact with the victim’s body. The actions can range from frequentContinue reading “Overcoming Abuse Through Faith and Forgiveness”
Author Archives: A.S. Allen
Healing from Betrayal: The Power of Forgiveness
“But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”” Luke 22:48 Betrayal covered by deceitfulness gives way to a hurt that can leave one speechless. When we lose trust in someone or an institution once believed to be unwavering, the pain is primarily psychological. The range of emotionsContinue reading “Healing from Betrayal: The Power of Forgiveness”
Overcoming Toxic Thoughts for Healthier Relationships
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” Ephesians 4:31 The manner in which we respond to circumstances is an outflow from what we nurture in our inner being. Our attitudes and feelings are influenced by the thoughts we allow to take root in our minds.Continue reading “Overcoming Toxic Thoughts for Healthier Relationships”
Healing Emotional Wounds: Take Your Hurts to God
TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS… “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 Commonly, hurt is associated with some type of injury or pain. According to Psychology Today, the components of pain are both emotional and physical. Primarily, the term “hurt” is linked to bodily injury or pain,Continue reading “Healing Emotional Wounds: Take Your Hurts to God”
Healing from Hurt: Let Go of Anger
Let Go of the Hurt TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS… “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,” Ephesians 4:26 Oftentimes, we spend so much time in our minds because of hurt, we miss out on living in the present, where God has unspeakable pleasures toContinue reading “Healing from Hurt: Let Go of Anger”
How Humility Transforms Relationships
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Self-righteousness is an ugly look on most people, but particularly on those who call Jesus Lord. It sets the stage for aContinue reading “How Humility Transforms Relationships”
The Journey from Hurt to Healing
TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS . . . “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord;…” Jeremiah 30:17 In Jeremiah 30:17, God extends the promise of restoration and healing to those who are in need. Notice in the verse that the concept of being restoredContinue reading “The Journey from Hurt to Healing”
The Power of Love in Forgiveness
Forgiveness: A Gift I Give Myself “The person who doesn’t love does not know God, because God is love. This is how the love of God is revealed to us: God has sent his only Son into the world so that we can live through him “ I John 4:8-9 The verses of I JohnContinue reading “The Power of Love in Forgiveness”
Understanding Forgiveness: A Path to a Clean Heart
“Create a clean heart for me, God; put a new, faithful spirit deep inside me!” Psalms 51:10 In Psalms 51:10, the prayer for a clean heart signifies a realization of a loss of inner purity. What was once uncontaminated has become diluted and entangled with mixed perceptions not rooted in God. The gesture also recognizesContinue reading “Understanding Forgiveness: A Path to a Clean Heart”
Overcoming Rejection: Finding Strength in God’s Perspective
TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS … “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.” Psalm 118:22 Being considered unacceptable causes a variety of levels of inner pain. The main idea is that rejection—whether at work, in love, in personal aspirations, or even at church—can deeply wound us. This pain often leads toContinue reading “Overcoming Rejection: Finding Strength in God’s Perspective”
Chronicles of ASA 