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What if the deepest wound in your life isn't one you've been able to name?

In this heartfelt episode of God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, Patricia sits down with Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope, author, speaker, and executive producer of the documentary He Calls Me Daughter. After leaving a successful corporate career, Rachelle answered God's call to serve women in the adult entertainment industry, witnessing firsthand how countless stories of brokenness often trace back to one common thread: father wounds.

Together, Patricia and Rachelle explore how our experiences with earthly fathers can shape the way we see ourselves—and even how we relate to our Heavenly Father. More importantly, they share the hope that true healing is possible through God's redeeming love.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What father wounds are and how they impact our identity
• Why our view of God is often influenced by our childhood experiences
• The inspiring story behind the documentary He Calls Me Daughter
• How Scarlet Hope is bringing hope to women in the adult entertainment industry
• Practical encouragement for beginning a journey of healing
• Why every person can find lasting identity as a beloved child of God

Rachelle also shares the heart behind He Calls Me Daughter, a documentary that invites viewers to experience healing from father wounds and discover the unconditional love of their Heavenly Father.

You'll find these resources and Patricia's companion blog on her website: https://patriciaholbrook.com/2026/08/when-father-wounds-meet-the-fathers-love/

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1. Read verses 1–2. What "weights" or entanglements can make the Christian life feel exhausting, and how does fixing our eyes on Jesus help us run freely?
2. Read verses 2–3. When you feel weary or discouraged, what do these verses invite you to remember about Jesus, His suffering, and His finished work?
3. Read verses 4–6. Why do you think suffering can tempt us to forget that God is dealing with us as beloved children rather than condemned criminals?
4. Read verses 5–7. How does understanding God's discipline as loving fatherly correction (not violent punishment) change the way you interpret hardship and His work in your life?
5. Read verses 7–9. What does God's fatherly instruction reveal about your identity, your belonging, and His commitment to you?
6. Read verses 9–10. How is God's discipline different from the imperfect discipline of earthly parents, and what good purpose does He have for us?
7. Read verses 10–11. What does it mean to "share His holiness," and how might God be training you to express what He has already placed within you?
8. Read verses 12–13. How can we strengthen discouraged people and make their path straighter rather than adding religious pressure, shame, or obstacles to their healing?

Jesus Christ is our unbreakable lifeline, offering hope, strength, and security in every season of life. Hebrews 6:18-20 reminds us that through Christ we have a steadfast hope anchored in God's presence. Discover why prayer is more than a habit—it's our direct connection to the Savior who never leaves us or turns us away.

Life often tempts us to look for comfort in people, achievements, or temporary things when we feel overwhelmed. In today's devotional, Alexis A. Goring reflects on how everyday experiences reveal a deeper truth: while people and circumstances may fail us, Jesus remains our constant source of hope and strength. Through prayer, we can bring every fear, burden, and unanswered question directly to Him.

Highlights:

• Discover what Hebrews 6:18-20 teaches about the hope we have in Christ.
• Learn why prayer is our spiritual lifeline during difficult seasons.
• Be encouraged to depend on Jesus instead of people or temporary comforts.
• Find reassurance that Christ welcomes every fear, doubt, and burden we bring to Him.
• Understand how Jesus' constant presence gives lasting peace and security.
• Be reminded that our greatest hope is anchored in Christ alone.

Resources Mentioned

• Song: Lifeline — Mandisa
• Song: That's Who You Are — Megan Tibbits
• Song: Don't Stop Praying — Matthew West
• Song: Jesus Walks with Me — Be Still Studios

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What has helped you stay anchored to Christ during difficult seasons? We'd love to hear how prayer has strengthened your faith and reminded you that Jesus is your true lifeline.

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Our Lifeline

By Alexis A. Goring

Bible Reading:

“We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek.” - Hebrews 6:18-20 (MSG)

A few years ago, while waiting to be seen in a hospital, I stepped into the women’s restroom and saw something that inspired this devotional: a lifeline. It was a red label with white-inked words instructing me to pull the attached red string if I needed help. The sight of this made me think about how Jesus Christ is our lifeline.

Earlier this year, I saw a reel via Instagram of a young girl around age 11 or 12. She was captured on camera rushing onto the concert stage before security could catch her and embracing her favorite singer. Prior to this, I could see that the singer was performing at a calm, steady pace as she wal

Jesus is the ruler over all things. In this story, listen how he showed his power even over the demons that followed Satan.

The Holy Spirit gives believers hope, peace, and strength to endure life's storms. Romans 15:13 reminds us that God's power is always available, even when we feel weak, overwhelmed, or powerless. Discover how relying on the Holy Spirit helps us navigate hardship, grow in faith, and find lasting hope in every season.

Life has a way of reminding us how little control we really have. In today's devotional, Melinda Eye Cooper shares how a devastating winter ice storm and days without electricity became a powerful illustration of our dependence on God. Just as our homes cannot function without power, our spiritual lives cannot thrive apart from the Holy Spirit.

Highlights:

• Discover what Romans 15:13 teaches about the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Learn why life's storms reveal our need for God's strength and presence.
• Be encouraged by how the Holy Spirit provides hope, peace, guidance, and comfort.
• Understand how difficult seasons can deepen your faith and dependence on Christ.
• Find reassurance that God never leaves you to face hardship alone.
• Be reminded that true spiritual strength comes from the Holy Spirit, not ourselves.

Join the Conversation

How has God strengthened you through a difficult season? We'd love to hear how the Holy Spirit has encouraged, guided, or sustained your faith during life's storms.

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No Power

By Melinda Eye Cooper

Bible Reading: 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13 NIV

Living in middle Tennessee for the past thirty-plus years, I can attest that we rarely see much snow. Schools often close if the forecast calls for anything frozen, including flurries. But we’ve had a few serious winter storms, and they almost always involve ice. 

In January of 2026, one of those storms came through our area. 

We did our best to prepare in case the power went out. We’d stocked up on bread, bottles of water, and snacks. My husband brought a generator home from work to help keep our refrigerator running and a small space heater. Thankfully, we had a wood-burning fireplace, so we figured at least we’d keep warm. 

Snow started turning into sleet on Saturday and eventually turned to freezing rain. Temperatures plummeted. Tree branches snapped under the weight of accumulating ice, falling on power lines. The sky flashed when a transformer blew with a loud pop.

Sunday, early in the morning, we lost power, and so did our neighbors. We tried to stay warm using the space heater and fireplace, but our house grew frigid. It was uncomfortable, to say the least. We barely slept the first night, even though we were using nearly every blanket we could find. 

It didn’t take long for reality to sink in

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