Category: Bitterness/Anger

Faith over Fear

Hi, my name is Clay. I grew up in upstate New York, in a home where the love of Jesus Christ was both taught to me and demonstrated to me by my parents from a young age. When I was 4 years old, after coming home from an event called “The Living Nativity,” a walk…
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From Mistrust to Trust

I grew up in a loving home with two parents who always taught me about the love of God. I have 6 siblings, 5 of which are adopted. So, I always had playmates and companions. The first half of my life set a firm foundation for my faith as my family placed God in the…
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Forever Worthy

Worthless is the one word I would use to describe how I felt growing up. For as long as I can remember, I never found myself worthy of anything. My parents got divorced when I was four and my family and I constantly fought. I had friends but I always felt like I was never…
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The Coal, Striving to Become Diamond

If you had to characterize the impact with which God had on my life, it could only be described by understanding the rebellious, inherent nature in my character. Calling me a defector from the faith (at least the one with which I was expected to adhere) would be putting it mildly. The great weight of…
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Finding Peace

For as long as I can remember, I was very content of my life as a child. I had loving Christian parents who were wealthy enough to provide many things that I desired. I was one of the top students in my school, and I got along with everyone well. Many friends envied what I…
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Angry and Alone

I grew up in a Christian home and attended a Christian school from kindergarten through eighth grade. At this school, I developed a good work ethic, and strong values that continue to help me succeed to this day. Despite my parents reminding me they wouldn’t love me any less if I failed, I strived to…
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