1st Principle Group

If you’re reading this, you may feel stuck, ashamed, or tired of fighting alone. You’re not alone—and you’re not beyond hope.Many have walked this road and found real freedom—not by willpower, but by letting God’s holy love meet them in the struggle, one day at a time. How to Use This Resource Step 1: Get…

“We don’t just need to know that God loves us—we need to know how His love meets us right where we are.” Why This Matters Many people struggle to experience God’s love because it feels abstract or distant, especially in the middle of pain, disappointment, or confusion. But God’s love is not one-size-fits-all. Scripture reveals…

“I spent years believing God was disappointed in me. But as I began to chew on His love, I found freedom I never thought possible.” Shame can feel like a heavy, invisible weight—a voice that says, “You’re not enough,” or “You’ll never be clean.”If you know that feeling, you’re not alone. Shame is powerful, but…

Struggling to control your emotions, especially anger, can feel overwhelming and isolating.Maybe you find yourself reacting quickly, holding grudges, or feeling out of control. God’s love is patient and powerful enough to meet you in your emotions and help you find peace and self-control. “I used to let anger control my life. As I started…

Anxiety can feel like a storm you can’t control—racing thoughts, tight chest, sleepless nights, and a constant “what if?”If you know that feeling, you’re not alone. Jesus met anxious people with compassion, not condemnation. God’s love is strong enough to hold you steady, even when your world feels shaky. “I used to think anxiety meant…

Feeling overwhelmed can sneak up on anyone—whether it’s the weight of responsibilities, emotional exhaustion, or just the sense that life is “too much” right now. Maybe you’re juggling work, family, and personal struggles, or perhaps you’re carrying burdens that no one else sees. God’s love is gentle enough to meet you in your chaos and…

Feeling distant in your marriage can be deeply painful—like living side by side but miles apart in your hearts. Sometimes, distance grows from busy schedules, unresolved hurts, or simply drifting apart over time. Maybe you long for closeness but aren’t sure how to bridge the gap. God’s love is big enough to meet you in…

Struggling to forgive yourself often comes from deep regret, shame, or the belief that your mistakes are too big to be redeemed. Maybe you replay past failures, harsh words, or choices you wish you could undo. God’s love is not only strong enough to forgive you, but gentle enough to help you forgive yourself and…

Unconfessed sin or a refusal to repent can make you feel distant from God, blocked from His love, or even unworthy to approach Him. You might think, “Why bother CHEWing if I’m not ready to change?” or “God must be angry with me.” If you feel stuck here, you’re not alone. God’s love is persistent,…

As Christian parents, few things are more painful than watching one of our beloved adult child walk away from the faith. As we grieve, process, and allow ourselves to feel the emotions that come with this decision, it’s natural to question where things went wrong or to feel a heavy burden of responsibility. But Scripture…