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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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How We React To Pain (Or A Summary Of My Story!)

by Linda Graf | Mar 6, 2021 | Anger, Believing Truth, Bitterness, Faith

Pain comes to us all. We all experience different types and severity of pain throughout our lives. Mine started in childhood. I grew up in a family where I wasn't liked very much. What you grow up with is your "normal", and I didn't think about it until I attended a...

Living By Faith, Not Sight

by Linda Graf | Apr 24, 2020 | Being Thankful, Faith, Trusting God

But the Lord does provide for us, and here is proof in my life

What To Avoid During The Pandemic

by Linda Graf | Apr 4, 2020 | Being Thankful, The Transformed Mind, Trusting God

We are in unprecedented times here in the springtime of 2020. We wouldn’t have dreamed a year ago of a nationwide quarantine because of a worldwide pandemic. I believe our lives and culture will manifest permanent changes in years to come, just like our world after...

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Funny Or Kind?

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...

3 Things You May Not Know About Bitterness

Here are 3 things you may not know, if you have not been a student of bitterness. #1 It’s a secondary infection. Bitterness doesn’t just happen overnight. It settles in after we’ve had another ailment - like pneumonia settles in after a cold or the flu. The first...

A Book You Should Read: “The Little Things”

I recently read "The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat The Small Stuff" by Andy Andrews after it was recommended in an article I read. While the author is a Christian, it's not a Christian book per se. It's a fast and enjoyable read. It is full of wisdom, and...

5 Reasons Self-Pity Is BAD

These days, I am fearful when I hear self-pitying thoughts roll around in my mind or words come out of my mouth. Why? Because I know the dangerous path it will lead me to.

God’s In The Details

I've started reading through the Bible again at the beginning of a new year and find myself once again in Genesis. It's amazing that God created so vast an expanse as our universe, yet only took two chapters in His Word to describe it. I almost laughed at Genesis...

Control Versus Choice

I was pondering what New Year's resolutions I would make. It's that time, right? But there is a tension between control and choice. We all want control: over ourselves, over how others treat us or react to us, over our circumstances. But in truth, we actually have...

The Foolishness of our Wisdom

I think I am pretty smart. Not a genius or anything, but I can analyze a problem and usually come up with a solution. If I can't, I know where to find someone who can. It's common sense, practical wisdom: how to survive in the world. Most people who grow to adulthood...

How Careful Are We?

We must be careful with dangerous weapons, and our words must be used with care or they will inflict much harm.

Four Things You Must Be Thankful For!

It's Thanksgiving and we are all being reminded to be thankful to the Lord for our many blessings. However, there are some times in our lives when it's easier than others. If you have recently gotten good news or have welcomed a new child or grandchild, it's easy to...

Looking For Good

I just returned from a long weekend on the east coast where I traveled to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. When I'm asked how it went, I struggle with exactly what to say. Like many situations in life, it was a mixture of highs and lows, a blend of...