The Boundless Bible BONUS: David Shapiro: Transformation: From Coals to Diamonds
Pressure has a way of telling the truth about who we are becoming. Today I take a solo dive into transformation—why it’s slow, why it hurts, and why it’s worth every step—through the surprising arc of Moses: from hidden child to royal student, from fugitive to shepherd, from reluctant messenger to the lawgiver who helps reshape a nation. Along the way, we look at Pharaoh’s hardened heart, Israel’s fragile trust, and the uncomfortable fact that resistance forms us too.
We get practical and honest about forgiveness as the engine of change. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse harm; it releases its grip so our future isn’t chained to our past. I share how reframing pain can reveal the strengths it produced, and why boundaries, truth, and mercy can coexist. We also talk about Scripture not as a book to finish, but a craftsman that finishes us—how repeated reading polishes rough edges, how stories like Jacob and Paul keep teaching new lessons, and how the Bible shapes our minds and habits over time.
If you’ve ever felt distant from God, we spend time there too. Prayer can feel thin, worship can feel flat—but serving others can reignite what’s gone cold. Catch the light in someone’s eyes when grace lands and remember your own testimony; memory becomes fuel for faith. From facing giants to moving forward through pressure, this conversation is an invitation to trust God’s presence in the process and see how one transformed life can ripple outward. If the message resonates, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review—then tell me where you’re seeing transformation begin.
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