From Healing to Hope

Whether you’re in a season of joy or in the middle of a battle, there’s something here for you. Welcome to our blog. We’re so glad you’re here. —Pastor Rick & CJ

To every survivor reading this: You are more than what happened to you. You were made for more. You are not just a survivor—you are an overcomer in the making.

For pastors, leaders, and ordinary believers who sense something is wrong but don’t know what to say. Have you ever walked into a meeting and felt a heaviness nobody explains? Or listened as someone whispered a story about strange encounters and felt the room rush to judgement instead of care? If that’s you — thank you for noticing. Your unease matters. It’s not paranoia. The Bible calls believers to careful spiritual discernment (1 John 4:1), and the enemy often works quietl

For much of the Western world, Halloween has been wrapped in lights and laughter — costumes, candy, “fun.” But behind that mask lies an ancient spirit. From the beginning, this night has honored Samhain, the so-called lord of death

For many Christians and church leaders, the idea of Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA) seems unthinkable—too extreme, too dark, or simply a “conspiracy theory.” Survivors often remain silent, families question their sanity, and pastors and congregations avoid the subject altogether. Yet, silence does not erase reality. SRA is real. It is devastating. And it is allowed to thrive when the church refuses to acknowledge it.

 This October, don’t just avoid Halloween. Replace it with something powerful. As John Ramirez says, “We should be armed and ready spiritually to destroy the enemy’s plans.”

Some churches try to “redeem” Halloween with alternatives like “Trunk or Treat” or harvest festivals. Ramirez is clear: “Stop trying to Christianize Halloween. You cannot put Jesus’ name on the devil’s holiday.” The Word of God gives us no permission to dabble in evil for the sake of tradition:

As Pastor Rick puts it, "gossip wounds like a sword and can tear down a person’s life and peace in mere seconds."

If you’ve known trauma, grief, or long seasons of disappointment, you are not “too much” for God. He welcomes your full story. Scripture...

I’ve often heard the christianese saying: “Holding onto unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to be affected.” In 2020, someone close to me, a family member, was poisoned. The effects were devastating. That person was left in a vegetative state, and I became one of their primary caregivers. One day, while I was tending to him, I heard the voice of the Lord speak clearly: “This is what unforgiveness does to your spirit.” The Holy Spirit showed me

Just sit back for a moment and witness what is unfolding in front of us today. Look carefully at the demonic manifestations of hatred,...

Church wounds are real. Many are walking around spiritually homeless because they were shamed, silenced, or misunderstood by the very people meant to shepherd them. Like Paul said in Ephesians 6:12, our battle isn’t against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. Much of the pain we carry stems from demonic attacks, not human intention—but when leaders lack discernment and compassion, they can become conduits of pain instead of healing.

The Hidden Grip of Self-Pity Self-pity may appear harmless—a quiet voice whispering “poor me”  when life feels unfair. But beneath its...

When we’ve walked through trauma, loss, or pain, the weight of our story can feel overwhelming. Many of us have been taught to “stay strong” or to “move on quickly,” but the Bible offers us a different way — the practice of lament.

Reclaiming the Father’s Heart: Restoring Connection with the Father of Love From the beginning of creation, God’s desire has been...

Earthly Fathers, Heavenly Love: Healing the Wounds That Distort God's Heart When Earthly Fathers Fail For many of us, our understanding...

A Call to Know the Heart of God, The Father of Love From the very beginning of time, there has been a war—a war not just of kingdoms,...

"The heart is hopelessly dark and deceitful, a puzzle that no one can figure out. But I, GOD, search the heart and examine the mind." —...

🌟 "Joy is peace dancing, and peace is joy resting." 🌟 "The joy of the Lord is your strength." — Nehemiah 8:10 In the rhythm and...

Deliverance changed my life.It didn’t just make me feel better—it freed me. It was the breakthrough I didn’t know I needed.You see, salvation is the doorway to relationship with God…(And in my opinion it is the kindest ministry of God.)But deliverance is what clears out the enemies hiding in the shadows of your soul.