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  • When it’s Hard to Get Past Your Past

    When it’s Hard to Get Past Your Past

    Letting go is never easy. This is true for many reasons – comfort with the familiar is one such reason. In this case, comfort holds us back. Of course, some things are easier to let go of than others. Yet, it’s important to know and remember that we cannot enslave our present and future simply because…

  • Why Emotional Hoarding Neglects Jesus & How to Fix It

    Why Emotional Hoarding Neglects Jesus & How to Fix It

    We hear a lot about the hoarding of physical things, but we don’t often consider hoarding in an emotional context. And rarely – if ever – do we consider its relationship to the Cross or Christ’s atonement for our sin nature. In many regards, we harbor a lot of emotional baggage that not only…

  • Sheila E. Drums Up the Greater Desires of Life’s Call

    Sheila E. Drums Up the Greater Desires of Life’s Call

    Sheila E was born Sheila Escovedo, the daughter of Latin percussionist Peter Escovedo. She’s a world-class drummer/percussionist and Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter. She’s a musician, actress, mentor, and philanthropist. She’s collaborated with some of the most accomplished men and women in the music industry. She found God during the darkest moments of her life, and…