Children deserve to be kept safe from harm. When they come forward, we must not blame them for someone else’s wrongdoing. Young people are impressionable,
Category: Boundaries & Dignity
reflections on self-protection and sacred space
When Purity Culture Fails to Protect: Faith Lessons from Courtney Stodden’s Story
Parenting is so challenging. I am not indicting “purity culture”. I’ve seen people emerge from it whole, healthy, and joy-filled. But because it involves people,
God-Given Discernment: When People Try to Blur Your Boundaries
Not every test of discernment arrives wearing a warning label. Sometimes it comes softly. “Maybe he didn’t mean it.”“Maybe she misunderstood.”“Maybe it was only a
The Enemy’s Oldest Strategy: Why Christian Women Must Guard Against Covert Manipulation
“The serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say…?’” —
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, again and again, what
When You Feel Unheard: A Christian Woman’s Reminder to Use Your Voice
There are moments when a woman leaves an appointment, conversation, meeting, or counseling session carrying something she cannot quite name. The words sounded polite. The
When Faith Becomes a Weapon: Understanding Spiritual Coercion
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in our conversations about abuse and manipulation. We talk about emotional
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 His eyes—without losing ourselves
What God Says About Coercion
Coercion is the use of pressure, threats, intimidation, manipulation, or force to make someone do something they do not freely want to do. The key
Mary and Martha: The Woman Who Would Not Go Back (audio/podcast)
This audio reflection looks at Mary and Martha through the lens of women’s boundaries, faith, kindness, and the sacred right to receive. It is for