The Parable of Wavering and Confident
In working on my book Untwisting Scriptures #4, which addresses sin-leveling (treating all sins as equal) among other things, I came across a parable I had written for this book years ago. Ultimately I’ve decided not to use it in the book, but I would love to...Why “Metanoia” Is So Much Greater Than “Repentance”—And Why That’s Important
Long ago Martin Luther read the Latin translation of the Greek New Testament called the Vulgate. He saw that John that Baptist and Jesus called out to their hearers, “Do penance! For the Kingdom of heaven is at hand!” Really? he thought. Did they really call for their...I Don’t Deserve God’s Love (or Maybe I Do?) A Thought for Advent
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, I’m thinking about Him . . . and us. What does it mean to be deserving/worthy? This concept refers to things being equitable and appropriate and right. For example, when the Scripture says “A workman is worthy of his wages,” it...To Church People who Think Husbands Should Rape Their Wives
Content Warning. Obviously. A friend sent me the infamous sermon clip this morning. Here is a link from Sarah McDugal so you can see it yourself: I was incensed. But I was trying to finish a deadline for a book I’m ghostwriting, and then I had to get ready for a score...Here’s How You Can Tell When You Should Listen to Your Feelings
Heads up: Untwisting Scriptures that were used to tie you up, gag you, and tangle your mind: Book 3 Your Words, Your Emotions will be free on Kindle until November 9th, 2021. Download your copy here. *** Perhaps you’ve been taught that your feelings lie to you. That...
I’m Rebecca Davis, a trauma-informed writer, book coach, speaker, compassionate witness, prayer minister, and lover of Jesus who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
See my work as a trauma-informed book coach and ghostwriter at rebeccadaviswordworking.com