Holly Stratton

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Category archives: Suffering

Beware Of The Danger In The Dark

Beware, Christian. The great danger in the midst of darkness is the lure of whispering promises that have no power to be kept in the midst of destruction. That person of power. That promise of prosperity. That perspective of positivity. These seductive voices are too impotent to hold us fast if God chooses to strip every last ounce of security from our earthly life. Read more

Sexual, Relational & Personal Frustration: Embracing A Gospel Response

The majority of my counseling is centered on helping hurting Christians to understand that our suffering is an integral part of God's glorious plan of redemption. That our physical pain has purpose that extends far beyond any temporal objective. That our emotional wrangling with grief and emptiness and loneliness are guideposts that direct us to a place far more glorious than this world. That yes, even our God-ordained frustrations have eternal purpose. Read more

Radically Redemptive Relationships Videocast Series: Volume One

Thank you all so very much for your wonderful response to this video series! Sharon and I have enjoyed the wonderful interaction we've had with so many of you through this videocast series, and your interest and input have helped me in my decision to launch the ten sessions as a single volume. Read more