Jesus promised that those He sets free will be free indeed. Yet many believers quietly live bound by legalism, shame, lies, unforgiveness—or even addiction. In this reflection, Patricia Holbrook explores the hidden chains that keep Christians captive and introduces her conversation with Decision Point leader Mark Hopson about true freedom in Christ.
Grief reshapes us. It reminds us that life is fragile and that tomorrow is never promised. As I’ve walked through heartbreaking losses in recent years, I’ve learned that faith does not erase sorrow—it steadies us within it.
Each empty chair, each silenced voice, reminds us of what truly matters: cherishing the ones we love while we still can. And when laughter returns after seasons of mourning, it is sweeter because we know how costly it is.
👉 Read my full reflection in the latest AJC column post: When Grief Teaches Us to Live Without Regret at www.PatriciaHolbrook.com
Hope can feel fragile when illness, disasters, or tragedies strike. In those moments, it’s easy to forget that life’s hardest battles are not only physical or emotional—they are also spiritual.
The apostle Paul reminded us in Ephesians 6 that we must “put on the full armor of God” to withstand the enemy’s attacks and stand firm in faith. Over the years, this truth has carried me through cancer, financial struggles, and seasons of deep uncertainty.
Victory, I’ve learned, doesn’t depend on whether circumstances change. It comes from knowing that God is on our side—and standing firm in His promises.
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