MY RECOVERY JOURNAL BLOG

PREPARE THE WAY

John the Baptist dedicated his life to preparing the way for the One who'd bring the world salvation. Luke Chapter 1 tells the story of John the Baptist’s miraculous birth to Elizabeth and Zachariah and his calling to prepare the way for the Lord. Elizabeth gave birth to a son whom she named John in obedience... Continue Reading →

A SEAT AT THE TABLE OF KINDNESS

When marital trauma packs the soil of our hearts with bitterness, the Holy Spirit enters the dark to do the gentle, devastating work of kindness. Welcome to a special collaborative edition! Today, Laura Lynch, the insightful voice behind Beneath the Surface—a publication dedicated to sharing how the 'Son' breaks through our hidden places to restore what... Continue Reading →

NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US

Romans 8 assures us that nothing can separate us from the eternal, steadfast love of God through Jesus Christ. Romans 8 is one of the most uplifting passages in the Bible. It assures us that nothing in existence — including death, present and future events, or any created thing—can separate us from the steadfast, eternal... Continue Reading →

WHY THE ETERNALLY LOST PREY ON THE SPIRITUALLY WEAK

The forces of evil that prey on this world are manipulative, self-serving, and hell-bent on destroying our souls. Why? Because they will never experience the beauty of eternal life. The eternally lost walk in darkness, separated from God forever. In their jealousy and hatred, they prey on us, seeking to separate us from Him too,... Continue Reading →

HOW GREAT THE LOVE THAT PAID THE COST

For a very long time, salvation was something I believed I didn’t deserve. Shame is a destructive liar. Shame told me to hide. Jesus said, “Come follow me.”  Salvation is a gift of love. A gift we’re given the moment we believe, the moment we accept Christ into our hearts and into our lives. We’re... Continue Reading →

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