Mirielle Gordon

Church hurt is real to the person who experiences it. T he Church of God is being perfected; it is not yet perfected (Hebrews 11:14). Because of this, pain happens and pain is deeply subjective . A person’s pain is unique to them, and it is real. The church does not have the authority to minimize, demonize, or dismiss someone’s pain simply because it makes us uncomfortable. Church hurt is real to the person who experiences it. Some believers become offended by the phrase “church hurt.”...

Anger is a powerful emotion. Anger, if left unmanaged, can lead to behavioral patterns that can harm the person and others. This unmanaged anger will lead the individual to act out of alignment with the will of God. Anger is rooted in a feeling of injustice and/or unmet expectations. (Coleman, B. 2020). Anger is also an emotion that God recognizes as part of the human make-up. God expects man to become angry at times. However, God cautions a man to be watchful of his behavior in anger....

Forgiveness is widely recognized in marriage and family counseling as a foundational component of marital health. Unforgiveness often produces resentment, emotional distance, distrust, self‑pity, and even self‑hatred. Because conflict is inevitable in marriage, disagreements will occur; however, the way spouses manage these disagreements determines whether conflict becomes an opportunity for connection or disconnection. Unforgiveness keeps individuals trapped in past experiences, preventing...