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Have you struggled with the concept of forgiving someone who deeply hurt you?
Do you feel pressure (from yourself or others) to "just forgive them!" Before we can do the brave and painful work of forgiving, we need to define what forgiveness is and, more importantly, what it is not.  In this episode, we dispel 12 common myths about forgiveness and replace them with Biblical truth. If you are bound up in bitterness or are simply struggling to forgive someone who has wounded you, listen in for some hope-filled encouragement. Click here for show notes.

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Join me for this gut-level-honest conversation with Ronne Rock. Ronne is a Writer, speaker, storyteller, cheerleader, and spiritual aunty. She is also a member of the sisterhood of women who have been redeemed and restored from sexual brokenness. She has bravely allowed God to take her story and use it for good! She is bold in declaring the hope she has because of Jesus, and she lives it out here, and around the world. 

Make sure you listen until the end when Ronne describes the significance of her tattoo… WOW! 

Mentioned on the show:

Episode 9: Bathsheba's Story

>>>>>Free Devotional by Ronne Rock:  Reclaiming Who God Made You To Be <<<<<

Ebenezers (Memorials to remind us of the truth and God’s faithfulness):

• Honest, gut-level prayers
• Journaling - find a place where you can be honest with your thoughts.
• 3 types of people you need in your life:
  • A Calibrator - somebody who will point you back when you’re going off the rails
  • A Resonator - somebody who has walked a little more life than you. Someone who gets your story.
  • A Celebrator - somebody who reminds you how much they love you

 Ronne Rock~helping you hold on to what is real and true. honest encouragement and gritty hope for your purpose-weary soul.

Marketing & Special Initiatives Manager for Orphan Outreach

Author of One Woman Can Change the World: Reclaiming Your God-Designed Influence and Impact Right Where You Are.  

Connect with Ronne:

Website: ronnerock.com

T/IG: @ronnerock

FB: facebook.com/RonneRockWrites

Ronne’s Book: One Woman Can Change the World: Reclaiming Your God-Designed Influence and Impact Right Where You Are

Ronne’s Book Recs:

Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard

An allegory about the road from fear to courag

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Psalm 23 is probably the best-known psalm…  We often turn to it for comfort and hope during times of loss. This psalm is a hopeful song of God’s presence and abundant provision in our time of need. 

A Psalm of David.

 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD

forever.

Psalm 23 ESV

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Have you ever thought about the fact that Bathsheba had to marry the man who raped her and then murdered her husband? How did she do it?!

The story of David and Bathsheba, found in 2 Samuel 11-12, has long been misunderstood and misrepresented in many church traditions. Even some translations of Psalm 51 imply they “committed adultery.” However, a careful study of Scripture never portrays Bathsheba as complicit. David, king of Israel, rapes Bathsheba, and she becomes pregnant. The king then murders her husband and marries her to cover up his lustful crime. The child they conceived on that tragic night dies as a baby.

And yet, after experiencing these painful life events, God restores Bathsheba. She becomes a strong, honorable, and courageous woman found in the line of Jesus. Though if you search Matthew chapter one, you might miss her.

"And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah" (Matthew 1:6b (ESV)

Far from being a dishonor to Bathsheba, God seems to be saying, "Bathsheba, I see you. I remember your story. I honor your story." And friend, He knows your story too. He hasn't forgotten. And He is eager to restore your brokenness as well!

2 Samuel 11
2 Samuel 12

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We've been talking quite a bit about rescue lately. But what about when God doesn't rescue? The marriage fails. The baby dies. The chronic illness gets worse. What then? What do we do when God doesn't come to our rescue?

Here are 8 things to remember when God doesn't rescue.

Grabe the printable download here!

Books I mentioned by Paul David Tripp:
Forever: Why You Can't Live Without It.
Broken Down House
What Did You Expect?

Oooh, and I just found this one!!!
Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense

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Join me as I speak with my friend, Brenda Stewart, LMHC. Brenda brings both personal and professional experience to the show. She honestly shares how early sexual abuse led to an eating disorder during her college years. After overcoming incredible odds, God directed her into the field of counseling. She now provides therapy for women who struggle with sexual trauma, eating disorders, and anxiety. As we spoke, I couldn't help but think of Joseph’s words in Genesis 50:20 (NLT), "You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people." What Satan meant for evil in Brenda's life, God is using to do so much good!! 

Brenda's compassionate heart and practical advice overflow in this episode! You will be encouraged and inspired by this hope-filled conversation.

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Brenda’s Book Recs:
Try Softer Aundi Kolber
Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey
The Next Right Thing by Emily  P Freeman
Getting Past Your Past by Francine  Shapiro

Practical skills to alleviate stress and anxiety Benda Mentioned:
Vegas Nerve Excises (Look on YouTube)

T. Temperature change
I. Intense exercise
P. Paced Breathing
P. Progressive Muscle Relaxation

More about Brenda:

• Brenda Stewart holds a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Louisiana and a Nationally Certified Counselor. 
• She is the founder of Wellspring Therapy Associates, a clinically sound, faith-based practice in the Orlando area. 
• She specializes in working with clients who struggle with trauma, eating disorders, and anxiety. 
• Brenda also provides coachi

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Psalm 40 Psalm of rescue. Rahab’s story is a rescue story and so is mine.

And honestly, so is yours. ALL. OF. US. are in need of rescue. Without God’s grace… none of us would have any hope!!

What is your rescue story? Where are you still in need of rescue? Turn to God. He is already reaching toward you!

If Psalm 40 is an encouragement to you, please share this episode with a friend!

Lauren Daigle - Rescue video on Youtube

Lauren Daigle - Rescue on Spotify

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The story of "Rahab the Prostitute" provides hope and freedom for those struggling under the heavy weight of shame. Where does shame originate? Why is it so pervasive? And how do we break free from it? 

Something must have gone tragically wrong in Rahab’s life. Who told her she wasn’t worthy of love and respect? Was she abused to the point that she couldn’t see the value of her body? Had Rahab resigned herself to this sin-cursed profession, or was she hoping to someday free herself?  And could she ever have imagined the Hero who would come to her rescue?

Links you'll love:
Joshua 2
Joshua 6
Shame Off You Worksheet

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If you've ever struggled to understand the story of Judah and Tamar from Genesis 38, I've got you!! In this episode, Carolyn Custis James shares a framework for understanding the stories of scripture, the role of women,  and why Tamar, who posed as a prostitute to seduce her father-in-law, is considered a hero...Wait, WHAT???

Connect with Carolyn Custis James:
Carolyn is an award-winning author who thinks deeply about what it means to be a female follower of Jesus in a postmodern world. As a cancer survivor, she is grateful to be alive and determined to address the issues that matter most.

She blogs at www.carolyncustisjames.com 

Her speaking and writing ministry is dedicated to addressing the deeper needs and issues confronting both women and men as they endeavor to extend God’s kingdom together in a messy and complicated world.

Read Carolyn's books:

• Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth 
• Malestrom:  Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World
• Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women 
• The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules 
• Understanding Purpose 
• Lost Women of the Bible: The Women We Thought We Knew 
• When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference 

Things to remember when studying the Bible:
1 God is the Hero of every story.
2 All of the little stories are part of the grander story of God's vision for the world.
3 We are not reading an American book.
4 The Bible is literature and must be studied as such.

Carolyn's Book Recs:
Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters by N.T. Wright
Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense by N.T. Wright

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Sometimes we look around, and it seems like evil is winning. We wonder why God allows the wicked to prosper while the righteous suffer. But when we follow the story to the end, we are assured that God has the final say. Psalm 57 reminds us of the sovereignty of God and helps us trust His good and gracious plans during our darkest days.

Links You'll Love:
Psalm 57
Sing Praise Worship Playlist

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