During hurtful situations, whether we have been hurt by someone or we are feeling hurt from life circumstances, we have a choice. We can allow that hurt to create a cycle in our life. A cycle of hurt people hurting people.
Author: Amy Dahl
Amy Dahl grew up in Eden Prairie, and graduated from Crown College with a triple major in Child and Family Ministry, Youth and Social Ministry, and Biblical Studies. Amy is the Shakopee Campus Admin at Friendship Church. Amy has always had a passion and heart for people and loves serving alongside her husband Sam in the youth ministry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, taking walks, and crocheting.
Tears From the Other Room
prepare you for what it’s like to be a parent. I had so many people give me advice, tips, tricks, cautions, etc., which were all so helpful in their own way! But none of them could fully prepare me for what was ahead. Probably one of the most unexpected things about becoming a parent is how much it’s taught me about my relationship with my Heavenly Father. It has brought to life so many characteristics of our Heavenly Father and caused me to experience them in a whole new light.
Preparing For The Unpreparable
The word prepare means “to make someone ready or able to do or deal with something.” I don’t know about you, but I like to prepare. I am a planner. I like to feel prepared and ready to deal with whatever is coming my way. I always loved it when there was a packing list…
Letting The Urgent Outweigh The Important
I opened my calendar a few weeks ago to schedule a game night with friends and thought to myself, “When did things get so busy?!” Somehow without my knowing, every weekend for the next month had something going on. Have you ever had this happen to you? You keep putting one thing after the other…
Up, Down and Vertical
I stood there as the conversation ended with their statement whirling through my head. I had been talking with a young adult who expressed that they did not feel like this was the church for them. The concern must have shown on my face as I looked at them and murmured “how come?” With a…