Skin Deep Healing: Hidden Hurt to Wide Open Spaces
Series Content:
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The Promise and the Pain
When I began blogging– before I even considered becoming an author with published books–I promised I would live with an open journal. The reason was simple: I was hoping to help others navigate life with Christ as I navigate it myself.
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My Story of Hidden Hurt : You Are More Resilient Than You Realize
…Until November 2024, when a small rash appeared on my face and neck just before I traveled to Miami for the book award for Time to Really Live Free. It went away as I attended the ceremony and felt like I was moving forward, letting go even more. Layers—emotional layers in our lives—that God wants healed.
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Forgiveness Used as a Weapon: What I Learned Beyond ‘Just Forgive'
I’ve written about this before, and I still believe you aren’t required to forgive someone to be forgiven by God—that’s pre-Cross teaching. Yet God works within us to unravel pain, loss, and grievances in exactly the way we need.
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The Day I Ended Up On My Kitchen Floor
A few weeks ago, someone mentioned speaking at churches, and suddenly I was on my kitchen floor crying with the realization: I believe my audience hates me (the church), and because of that, I hate my own audience due to unforgiveness I thought I still carried. But what I learned was that this was a lie I’d been believing… yet again, I’m getting ahead.
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You Love People ... You Just Hate Christianisms
Yes This Is A New Word---Created Here First To Help Me Laugh By: Bryan Gaston. This is where family, friends, and community help sort things out. For me my community is my family and friends. My family knows me so well. I laid it all out: my audience hates me, I must hate my audience, the vision, the dream, how certain “church statements” still trigger me. Here are the key points they gave me:
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Wide Open Spaces: My Healing, Your Invitation
Remembering Who I Really Am (And Why the Rash Is Fading) When reminded of who I am—through family speaking truth:
