Primary Text: Genesis 1:27; Matthew 18:1–6 Can we talk about girls? Not because boys do not matter. They do. We are talking about girls because
Category: Boundaries & Dignity
reflections on self-protection and sacred space
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
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. Young people are impressionable,
Why Churches Often Miss Grooming — Even When They See It Elsewhere
1️⃣ Church culture often confuses “niceness” with safety In church life, we’re taught: So when someone shows a lot of interest in kids, people say:
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…?’” —
When God Says ‘Guard Your Eyes’—He’s Talking to You, Brother
There’s a story making the rounds online. A pastor shared how he and his family went out to eat. Their waitress, he said, was dressed
When Empathy Is Misused
Reflection:There’s a growing message in the world that says we must extend empathy—even to those who openly despise us, speak harm against us, or plan
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 — not just say —
Devotional: The God Who Is a Refuge for the Oppressed
There are seasons of suffering that come through the ordinary hardships of life, and then there are wounds inflicted by the hands of another person.
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 like she was still