Tiffany C. Jacobs delivers a faith-centered guide that validates spiritual wounds, restores hope, and helps readers ...

Church hurt travels in both directions—from the pews to the pulpit and in reverse. When a first-time guest comes to my church after belonging to a different congregation in the area, I brace myself.

Church is meant to be a place of grace, healing, and belonging — a spiritual home where people grow in faith and find community. But for many, it has instead been a source of pain. Whether it’s the ...

While some question the reality of what we’ll refer to as “church hurt,” others, especially those who’ve had the experience, have no doubt. They might be unable to explain it, but when you know, you ...