Tag: God’s Messages

Difficult vs. Destructive Relationships Understanding the difference between a difficult relationship and a destructive relationship is crucial for mental and spiritual health. Many Christian women, in particular, struggle with this distinction, often believing they must endure destructive behavior under the guise of forgiveness and forbearance. However, experts confirm that while all marriages have hard times, [...]

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Does Prayer Change God’s Mind? The question of whether prayer changes God’s mind is a common and urgent concern for believers, particularly when faced with immediate, pressing needs. While many view an answered prayer as validation that “God heard us and that He cares about us,” the sources challenge this perspective, proposing that the true [...]

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Is God Always Good? Trust is the “fabric of safety and connection” in all human relationships. However, the reality of life often introduces betrayal, heartbreak, and uncertainty, leading believers to question their own judgment, the reliability of others, and even the goodness of God. Moving forward after broken trust requires distinguishing between blind trust and [...]

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Doubts Don’t Make You a Bad Christian Doubt is a universal experience that can often lead to disillusionment, deconstruction, and people leaving the church. However, sources assert that doubts don’t make you a bad Christian; they make you human. Instead of being viewed as a sign of failure, doubt is born out of the desire [...]

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Part Two: Reacting to the Top Moments From Therapy & Theology Season 8 The sources offer a deep exploration of two pervasive struggles: narcissistic tendencies and addiction, arguing that both stem from internal voids, particularly shame, and require deliberate self-awareness and spiritual filling to overcome. Moving past surface-level behaviors like pride or compulsive actions and [...]

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The Truth About Addiction Most People Don’t Know Addictions are a prevalent struggle, touching the lives of nearly everyone through a personal battle or through a loved one. They lock individuals in hard places, creating “prisoners forever locked in their hard places”. However, freedom is possible through understanding the nature of addiction from both therapeutic [...]

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How To Say “No” and Stop Rescuing Others | Therapy & Theology The sources provide critical insights into the pervasive psychological trap known as the Rescuer role, often part of the Karpman Drama Triangle (Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor). While attempting to help others, the Rescuer often becomes emotionally exhausted and self-depleted. Overcoming this cycle requires recognizing [...]

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When the Person Who Hurt You Wasn’t Held Accountable Trust is often called the “oxygen of all human relationships”. While relationships are desired, they inherently require risk, which means experiencing broken trust and disappointment is inevitable. Understanding and overcoming the challenge of trust issues—which arise from betrayal, letdowns, and systemic dishonesty—is essential for moving forward [...]

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You Were Enough Before Anyone Said “I Do” The pursuit of identity and worth often leads individuals to seek validation in titles, roles, or relationships. However, the sources emphasize that true, unwavering worth is established at creation, long “before anyone said, ‘I do.'” Understanding this royal identity—being children of the King—is the foundation for healthy, [...]

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You Won’t Believe What God Did in Lysa’s Life! The pathway to enduring peace and effectiveness in Christian life requires mastering a critical spiritual shift: moving from a mindset of control to one of stewardship. According to the sources, God’s plan is to complete the good work He started in believers. This confidence is rooted [...]

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