Church Hurt is Real—But So is Healing
In our latest magazine edition, Pastor Colette Toomer Cruz addresses a sacred but often silent struggle: church hurt. It’s the kind of pain that doesn’t always leave visible scars. But can quietly erode trust, faith, and a sense of belonging. When the place that’s meant to offer peace, support, and spiritual nourishment becomes a source of betrayal or emotional damage, the impact can feel overwhelming.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, judged, overlooked, or deeply wounded in a church setting, you are not alone. Many wrestle with feelings of abandonment, shame, or confusion—not just about people, but about God Himself. In this powerful and timely feature, Pastor Colette offers both validation and hope. With raw honesty, spiritual insight, and deep compassion, she reminds us of one powerful truth: “God is not the church hurt you experienced.”
Path Towards Spiritual and Emotional Healing
This article is more than just a reflection—it’s an invitation to begin or continue the journey of Spiritual and Emotional Healing. Pastor Colette outlines how healing after trauma—especially when it’s spiritual—requires both courage and grace. Whether that healing begins in therapy, quiet prayer, honest conversations, or new community, the process is sacred.
One of the most difficult aspects of church hurt is the isolation it creates. Many who suffer this kind of pain feel they have to suffer in silence—afraid to speak out, afraid to be labeled, or afraid to lose their spiritual family. But speaking the truth is the first step toward healing. Naming the hurt opens the door for restoration, and acknowledging it allows space for God to begin His redemptive work.
Church hurt doesn’t have to be the end of your faith story. It can be the beginning of a deeper, more authentic walk with God. Focusing on truth, healing, and restored trust.
Don’t miss this soul-healing feature in our latest issue.
It just might be the encouragement your heart has been waiting for.
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