Slingshot Scribe

[...] depression, anger, and isolation. If uncontrolled, my emotions re-victimize me. We all have painful memories from the hurts we’ve experienced. Our minds have a way of unpacking disturbing memories, [...]

[...] Honesty makes the choice to accept responsibility for our responses to what (and who) caused painful memories. (Photo Credit) Honesty invites God to comfort wounds with His promises of new life. His [...]

[...] (Bats, Battles, & Declarations, Part 2) When working through traumatic or painful memories, you may be like me and sometimes ask, “Is this worth all the effort and pain, or am I just [...]

[...] : “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord of Hosts.” Are you seeing your painful memories as opportunities to experience deeper healing and life? [...]

Over the next few weeks I’m looking forward to weaving some gift-giving ideas in with my regular posts. (Don’t be surprised if you find something [...]

The Story of Rich Mullins, song-writer of “Awesome God” Surprise the movie / music buff on your Christmas list with a copy of Ragamuffin in thei [...]

Here’s a fun Christmas gift idea for the kids on your list: a Buck Denver ‘What’s in the Bible?’ DVD! And one of YOU will win a copy … keep [...]

Susie’s Hope is a touching movie for the animal lover on your gift list. (You also have a chance to win your own copy of this DVD!) This movie is b [...]

[...] “Longing” is a predominant experience of the Christmas season. Children long to unwrap presents. Grandparents long for their extended family to gather [...]

[...] We willingly admit that the Christmas season gets way too busy. But still we strive to achieve self-imposed levels of Christmas [...]

[...] -perfect this time of year. And yet we know that merely going through the motions of the Christmas season will not allow us to forget our unmet longings and desires, heal our wounds, or ease our [...]

[...] of growth and new life that always follows when winter gives way to spring. (If the video player does not load, click here for ice moving action!) What new season in your life does [...]

[...] His holy name. Sing like never before, oh, my soul. I worship Your holy name. (Redman) (If the Video Player does not load, click here to watch and listen to this amazing song!) [...]

[...] , visit her website. Watch this video for Kelly’s overview of her story. (Click here, if video player does not load.) Entries will remain open until Monday, August 18, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. [...]

[...] is no response, a new winner will be chosen. U.S. addresses only please. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not [...]

[...] is no response, a new winner will be chosen. U.S. addresses only please. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not [...]

[...] is no response, a new winner will be chosen. U.S. addresses only please. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not [...]

[...] same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Disclosure: I received a copy of this DVD in exchange for hosting this giveaway. All [...]

[...] same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for hosting this giveaway. All [...]

[...] same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. [...]

[...] God. I am chosen. I am deeply loved.” You will feel things shifting deep inside. – John Eldredge in Killing Lions: A Guide Through the Trials Young Men Face Reading this post by [...]

[...] John Eldredge has written a masterpiece with his book Beautiful Outlaw, Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, [...]

[...] that there really is no one there, that men are especially unreliable, so do it yourself. – John Eldredge in Fathered by God Do you freely enjoy the acceptance, love and help that others, and God, [...]