If Nothing Changes...

We know how to heal a physical wound. We clean it, put a bandage on it and protect it until it heals. However, what about a heart-wound? This kind of wound can be caused by rejection, abuse, or judgement from others. If this kind of wound isn't treated properly it can get infected. Sometimes that infection spreads and it can show up in anger, addiction, bitterness, or isolation. Before we know it, that hurt begins to take over every part of our lives. How do we give God our emotional hurts? Steve Shates tells his life change story and how his childhood hurts led to addiction & anger. Only God could heal his hurts. This story will bless your heart!

As we walk through life, we are guaranteed to have some hurts and trauma. Sometimes these hurts are so difficult that we stuff them down hoping that they will go away, but they never do. Many times, they keep reappearing until we face the hurt and process it in a healthy way. Dan shares how he was assaulted as a child and how he tried to medicate that hurt and stuff it deep down. His story will bless your soul and inspire a closer relationship with our higher power, Jesus Christ.

Gene McGuire was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility for parole. 10 years into his sentence, something happened that changed his life forever! Is it possible to be in prison physically but free internally? Gene discovers a new life and a new identity! This story will bless your soul. Change is possible! Gene McGuire is the author of "Unshackled" and "Life After Unshackled." You can visit Gene's website if you desire to know more about his ministry and to communicate with him. https://www.genemcguire.org

Have you ever had a secret? Have you ever tried to conceal or suppress the truth about something? How much did that secret weigh on your life? Sometimes the weight of our past hurts, shortcomings and sins are almost unbearable. Today I want to talk about confession and how it can lift the weight of my concealment. Freedom from the weight of our past is possible! Change is possible!

Like termites in a wall, sexual trafficking is eating our society from the inside out! Approximately 5 million people globally are trapped in forced sexual exploitation. According to the U.S. Department of Justice; Shared Hope International The average age of entry into prostitution in the U.S. is 12 to 14 years old! Kachia shares how she was lured into this life of prostitution for 22 years and how God saved her. This story is shocking & amazing and will open your eyes to the seriousness of this problem, right under our noses. If you are interested in the ministry that Kachia is involved in simply visit https://hubofhope.org

Have you ever noticed that keys are made to unlock specific locks? Perhaps there is a key to unlock peace, joy, purpose and fulfillment in my life. Christos shares the second part of his amazing story and discovers that ONLY GOD can open the door to healing, purpose and contentment. This is an amazing story that will open your spiritual eyes and heart to God's incredible power! Blessings await.

Have you ever lost someone close to you? How have you processed that grief? Did you share your feelings, or did you repress your feelings? Did you feel alone in your pain, or did you invite God into your hurt? John talks about one of the most difficult things that we as humans have to face here on this earth, walking through the valley of the shadow of death. John talks about what to do with the question of why. Great discussion!

James 5:16 says to confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. However, this is counterintuitive, and the enemy wants us to keep our hurts & bad habits to ourselves. This seems right but, in the end, it extends my pain and weighs heavy on my soul. Damon shares how admitting his hurt and confessing his secrets led him into healing. Damon is involved in several ministries, and you can find out more about him at https://www.barnesdoor.com