Hi – I’m Linda Graf. I wrote a book about my journey to freedom and abundant life, it’s called Bitter Truth: My Story of Bitterness, Grace and Repentance. Why? Because I was trapped in anger, self-pity and bitterness for years and didn’t know why or what to do about it. If you have similar struggles, I want to encourage you.  There is hope, healing and freedom to be found in Jesus.  Sign up to receive regular updates and my Forgiveness Cheat Sheet: 6 Things to Remember When You Can’t Get Past The Hurt.
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Funny Or Kind?

Funny Or Kind?

by | Jan 7, 2019 | Believing Truth, Our Words, Repentance, Uncategorized

It's a new year and maybe you've made resolutions, or maybe just re-affirmed some you have made before. Many of us think about eating healthier and maintaining or starting an exercise regimen; some have financial or career goals. For the past decade I've been...

Yes I Will

Yes I Will

by | Oct 26, 2018 | Being Thankful, Believing Truth, Joy

I heard a song today by Vertical Worship called "Yes, I Will" and the chorus says: Yes I will, lift You high in the lowest valley Yes I will, bless Your name Oh, yes I will, sing for joy when my heart is heavy For all my days, oh yes I will I thought, what a wonderful...

The New Study Guide is Now Available!

The New Study Guide is Now Available!

by | Oct 18, 2018 | Bitterness

Now Available on Amazon.com! The Bitter Truth Study Guide: 10 Lessons to Fight Bitterness.This is a Bible study to accompany my book Bitter Truth. I wrote it to be a more practical help to those who are tempted to bitterness. It explores anger, forgiveness, healing...

Choosing To Be Offended…Or Not

Are you easily offended? I used to be. Thankfully I'm not as much anymore. What's the difference?  I don't allow it as often. But you might say, "How can you choose not to be offended? What if you can't help it? Doesn't it just happen automatically?" I believe the...
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The New Study Guide is Now Available!

Now Available on Amazon.com! The Bitter Truth Study Guide: 10 Lessons to Fight Bitterness.This is a Bible study to accompany my book Bitter Truth. I wrote it to be a more practical help to those who are tempted to bitterness. It explores anger, forgiveness, healing...
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What If The Shoe’s On The Other Foot?

What if someone is harboring bitterness – against you? If they are angry with you and unwilling to discuss or reconcile, what then? What if you have tried to understand and apologize for what you’ve done to offend them, and they only heap more accusations on you? This...
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Expectations: 3 Ways They Can Backfire

It's summertime, and many are planning vacations, visits with friends or family. It's time for road trips or camping or visits to the beach. My husband and I are planning a trip at the end of the summer and I'm looking forward to a short getaway with a close friend....
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Who Are You Believing Lies About?

How can we determine whether we are believing lies or not? By concentrating on the truth found in God’s Word.

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3 Things Not To Do When You Receive An Apology

Life is messy. Conflict is unavoidable and gets complicated. We say harsh words or fail to live up to a commitment we made. Sometimes you need to apologize and ask forgiveness, other times you are the recipient of an apology. How should we respond to an apology? I'm...
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Fighting Unbelief: 3 Points To Remember

I was praying the other day, laying out my requests before the Lord. I was telling him of the difficult situations and seemingly insurmountable obstacles facing me and those I care about. And then I found myself wondering how God could ever work out His good purposes...
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Boulder or Pebble?

When you get hit by a pebble, it stings a bit. It might even leave a mark if it's flying fast enough. The degree of pain inflicted depends on where it hits you. If it hits you in the leg, it will hurt far less than if it flies into your face. But still, it's a pebble....
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3 Joy Blockers

For many years I would have told you I was a Christian but did not know what it was to have joy. How is that possible? Christians are supposed to have joy. After all, it’s a fruit of the Spirit as listed in Galatians 5: 22-23, along with love, peace, patience, etc....
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Gaining Perspective

It’s the story of a man's journey through extreme highs and lows. It describes his struggle against various temptations; envying others who are prosperous and carefree.  He is grappling with self-pity, despair, and the temptation to give up. This is all recounted in...
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