Finding Hope When You Want the Pain to End | Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Finding Hope When You Want the Pain to End | Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

I am honored to welcome Dr. Michelle Bengtson back as our guest. She has a unique insight both as a professional and as someone who understands what it is like to want the pain to end.  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Will you join me in learning all we can to help prevent…

Do you ever wonder where God is when you are hurting? You wouldn’t be alone if you did.  Many people find it hard to feel his presence while in pain.

Where Is God When You Are Hurting? – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Do you ever wonder where God is when you are hurting? You wouldn’t be alone if you did. Many people find it hard to feel his presence while in pain. The other day I found myself in the middle of a “WHY GOD” encounter with our Lord. I grumbled and growled a bit venting my frustration…

Do you ever feel hopeless, as if life could never get better? Or maybe you aren’t the one feeling empty, but somebody you love does. 

Finding Hope in a Hopeless Situation – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Do you ever feel hopeless, as if life could never get better? Or maybe you aren’t the one feeling empty, but somebody you love does. You want to help however all of your ideas seem to fall flat. In our featured post today Lauren Gaskill shares about a time when she desperately cried out to God…

Are you strong and independent? Not bad traits to have. But does it sometimes get in the way when you are emotionally wounded? I can't tell you how many times I have shut God and others out when trying to heal in my own power.

Seven Promises for the Emotionally Wounded – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Are you strong and independent? Not bad traits to have. But does it sometimes get in the way when you are emotionally wounded? I can’t tell you how many times I have shut God and others out when trying to heal in my own power. Many times we don’t recognize the walls we have built…