Bitterness in the Bible? It’s Not What You Thought It Was
This post is Part Three of a larger series on the Biblical concept of bitterness. Parts One and Two were published earlier this month, covering the “root of bitterness” in Hebrews and the “gall of bitterness” in Acts. Far and away the most...The “Gall of Bitterness” in Acts — It Isn’t Resentment
In this series, I’m addressing the concept of bitterness in the Bible, how it is used to shame and blame victims of abuse who are seeking help from their churches. The first post in this series addressed the “root of bitterness” in Hebrews,...The “Root of Bitterness” in Hebrews–It Isn’t Unforgiveness
This post is part of a much larger project exploring the Biblical concept of “bitterness,” looking at all the occurrences of the Hebrew and Greek words as they’re used throughout the Bible. This is important, because the accusation of...Searching For the One Who is Worth Searching For
“How can I pray for you?” I asked that question of three different young women on the same evening. To my surprise, they all gave basically the same answer. “That my eyes would be opened.” “That my vision of Christ would be clearer.” “That I would see Jesus.” They...What Kind of Salvation Did We Get?
So what did Jesus do to secure our salvation? If you answer, “He died on the cross,” I would say that I think you’re maybe about one-fifth right. Jesus died a sacrificial death. He took the penalty for my sins, changing my destination when I look to...
I’m Rebecca Davis, a trauma-informed writer, book coach, speaker, compassionate witness, prayer minister, and lover of Jesus who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
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