Before the Harm: God’s Lesson on Safety
“The Light at the Door” She sat in her car long after the engine stopped, hands resting on the steering wheel…
🌸 The Beauty of God’s Design
Jesus calls us to be light in the darkness. Light doesn’t hide. Light exposes what is harmful, broken, or false—no matter…
Myth vs. Fact: Are 93% of Sex Offenders Religious?
This post is about protecting children with accurate information….. You may have seen a startling statistic shared online: “93% of sex…
5 Things Empathy Truly Is
Empathy, when rooted in God’s truth, is a powerful way to reflect His love. It allows us to see others through…
Before We Ask About Forgiveness, We Should Ask About Responsibility
Scripture: “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” — Matthew 3:8 (NIV) Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful gifts God gives…
A Juneteenth Devotional: Not a Bill. A Bridge.
Not a Bill. A Bridge. Scripture:“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”Psalm 16:6…
When Empathy Is Misused
Scripture: “Do not be envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them; for their heart devises violence, and their…
🎄 Children’s Holiday Learn and Play Fun Printable Set— Holiday Learning Fun!
Children’s Holiday Learn and Play Fun Printable Set The holiday season is a great time for kids, with plenty of free…
The Evidence of Change: Beyond Tears and Performances
Too often, churches and communities pressure women in abusive relationships to forgive quickly, return quietly, and “fix” what was never theirs…
Jesus and the Truth About Abuse
“Jesus pursued the vulnerable, protected the little ones, and poured out compassion on the ‘least of these.’ Any dismissal of abuse,…
Respecting Boundaries: Identity, Faith, and Public Speech
My undergraduate degree is from a Christian college. Years ago, during a job interview with a progressive, secular anti-violence organization, the…
Every Girl Bears God’s Image
Primary Text: Genesis 1:27; Matthew 18:1–6 Can we talk about girls? Not because boys do not matter. They do. We are…
Guarding Your God-Given Safety Is Not Selfish—It’s Wise
As Christian women and girls, we are often taught to be kind, gentle, forgiving, and sacrificial. These are beautiful biblical virtues….
✨ Devotional: Prejudice is Rust on the Soul
Bias corrodes our ability to love. God calls us to tend to it before it eats away at our witness. Scripture:“You…
Guard the Flock Online: Digital Boundaries Between Adults and Youth at Church
We love our young people.We pour into them. Pray for them. Walk with them. And today, that love must also include…
Making Our Churches Safe Sanctuaries for Children
Protecting children at church is not distrust — it’s discipleship. It is holy work. It is the way we show —…
✨ Devotional: Safety for Women and Children is a Right
Women and children deserve safety. Full stop. This is not a luxury or an afterthought — it is a God-given right….
The Church Must Stop Excusing Abuse and Start Confronting It
Many Scriptures speak of justice, protection of the vulnerable, refusing to tolerate or cover up wrongdoing, and calling God’s people to…
Womanist Institute: What Manner Of Woman (short video doc)
Devotional: Children Are Not to Blame When Someone Harms Them
Children deserve to be kept safe from harm. When they come forward, we must not blame them for someone else’s wrongdoing….
The Danger of Defending Reputations Before Protecting Children
Scripture is honest in a way we sometimes resist.It does not pretend that respected people are incapable of harm.It shows us,…