Blessed Are The Peacemakers

  Truth Hurts Before It Heals: Discerning the Spirit in a Confusing World “And by the power of the Holy Ghost, you can know the truth of all things.” — Moroni 10:2 Not all truth feels good at first. Sometimes it stings. It disrupts. It leaves us breathless. But when it’s from God, it always teaches, always invites, and always leads to growth. It may prick the heart before it comforts the soul—because conviction is rarely comfortable. Yet that discomfort is a signal, not a punishment. It’s an invitation to change. The truth can wound—but only so it can heal. A Testimony That Opened a Door About twenty years ago, a servant of God came into our lives and shared his testimony. It was the first time we had ever heard someone talk about the baptism of fire or the possibility of receiving the Second Comforter in this life. He didn’t just teach it—he bore witness from personal experience. It cracked something open in us, ultimately leading to us accepting the...

  Where My Demons Hide: A Conversation A note before you read: This post feels risky to share. It’s raw. It’s personal. It exposes parts of me I usually keep tucked away behind polite smiles and spiritual platitudes. But healing doesn’t happen in hiding. So I’m sharing this—nervous and hopeful—not because I have it all figured out, but because maybe you’ve felt it too. Maybe you’re wrestling with your own shadows. And maybe this will help you feel less alone in the fight. Some songs don’t just echo in your ears—they echo in your soul. Demons by Imagine Dragons was one of those songs for me. Someone had mentioned recently that this song is "evil" but that's not how I remembered it so I decided to give it a listen this morning while asking the Lord to show me any light I could glean. I felt like I was singing not just to one person, but to three: myself, the world, and Jesus. The words expose the raw truth of what it feels like t...