By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Extending forgiveness to those who hurt us can be one of the most challenging, yet life-changing decisions we make. Nevertheless, the spiritual benefits of forgiveness far outweigh the consequences of withholding it. We hurt ourselves when we hold on to unforgiveness. Jesus said God would forgive us when we extend forgiveness […]

by Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena and Press Barnhill @PressBarnhill Inner healing prayer refers to God’s freeing us from deep emotional wounds that cause our suffering. We refer to these hurts as heart wounds. Francis MacNutt, co-founder of Christian Healing Ministries, wrote, “The idea behind inner healing is simply that we can ask Jesus Christ to walk […]

By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Truth: I can overcome I can’t beat this and do all things by faith in Christ Jesus who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13; 1 John 5:4). Lie: I can’t beat this. Jacob approached Pastor John after the church service, his hands shaking and feet shuffling from side to side. “I’m desperate to […]

By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Lie: I can’t forgive those who hurt me. Truth: I can forgive because Christ has forgiven me (Ephesians 4:32). Are you familiar with the inspiring story of Corrie ten Boom? Corrie’s incredible journey of forgiveness is a compelling reminder of the transformative power of God’s grace. It empowers us to forgive, […]

By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena The Lie: God will not forgive me for falling into temptation. The Truth: God promises to forgive me when I confess my mistakes (Romans 8:1; 1 John 1:9). The false belief God will not forgive me for past mistakes and failures is a devastating lie from the enemy designed to separate […]