Heather Bradley’s testimony is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience that can be found in faith. Her experiences demonstrate that, while suffering is an inevitable part of life, it can lead to a deeper understanding of God’s love and purpose. Her story is one of hope, redemption, and the transformative power of God’s presence in the midst of pain.
Taleah Pletzer is a trauma-informed coach and healing prayer facilitator. She shared her personal journey through a turbulent childhood and the profound impact that trauma had on her life. Through her story, she illustrates the powerful message that healing is possible, no matter the depths of past traumas.
Guest, Kathy Garland, shares her journey of faith and resilience through significant life challenges, including divorce, child loss, and a severe car accident. Despite these hardships, Kathy maintains her faith and introduces the concept of “revelationship,” a term that emerged from a moment during a discussion with interns at her father’s church. This term encapsulates the process of deepening one’s relationship with God by recognizing and engaging with His revelations in various aspects of life, from scripture to creation, and even through suffering. Kathy emphasizes that theology is practical and that understanding God’s nature and revelations can profoundly impact one’s faith journey.
My guest, Constance Hastings, the author of ”The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away,” stops by to discuss her book, which explores controversial topics in faith and theology.
Constance shares her personal experiences with faith, prayer, and the transformative power of God’s love. We then explore themes like the authenticity of the scriptures, the importance of respectful conversations about faith, and the role of prayer in aligning oneself with God’s will. Along with those topics we also discuss the misconception of God as a divine fixer and the cultural hijacking of the concept of love. Constance emphasizes the necessity of knowing God to truly understand love and the significance of having a relationship with Him.
I’ll be doing a post per month, throughout 2022 about the names of God. This month is Elohim, the God Who Created Us. The One who knit us together with His own hands and purposefully placed us in the wombs of our mothers. It’s a level of intimacy that no one else has access to.
The God of the Holy Bible is a Father first. He is the God who puts the emphasis of life on relationship. His love for His children can be seen even from the beginning of time. Since creation He has always been moving toward His children – especially when they are pulling away.
There are few scars more painful than those caused by loved ones departing this life. Did you miss someone’s face this holiday season? Someone’s smile or voice? Perhaps it was someone’s laugh, fun-loving spirit, or a favorite dish you could count on that special someone bringing when you gather for Christmas.
It’s the season of wonder, childlike wonder. But if you’re like me, your childlike wonder has been lost in the midst of adult real-life stressors. It’s a given that we will lose sight of the simple things in life from time to time, but once we realize we’ve lost our connection, it’s time to reconnect. What better time than Christmas to renew our childlike wonder.
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