We talk to a Christian author, Debra L. Butterfield, who broke barriers: from being a woman in the Marines in the 70s to breaking the silence as a mother who learned of sexual abuse within her family. This inspirational woman, who didn’t start writing professionally until she was 45, now publishes non-fiction, stories, and novels to help others through their most painful struggles, prompting readers to ponder deep questions about love, passion, purpose, and self-worth. Her own resilience offers a message of hope, empowerment, and personal growth.

What does it really mean to forgive, and why is it so important, yet incredibly hard? A healing and deliverance team leader and trainer unpacks major reasons that keep us chained to our past, steeped in hurt, bitterness, and often, self-blame. She also covers practical steps for forgiving even the deepest wounds, illuminating the path towards healing, peace, and better health moving forward.

Many doubt whether they're hearing the Lord correctly and are timid about sharing what might be a gift for their community of fellow believers. Marcy Deptuch makes it quite clear how to grow in word gifts, how to discern whether and when to share them, how to operate in spiritual gifts even if you'd rather remain unseen and unheard! And, yes, it's part of human nature to care what others think of us . . . but we can come out of that tomb of fear of others' approval! Breaking free from the fear of others' opinions opens up an empowering spiritual pathway.