Many of us didn’t find God in a cathedral or under a choir robe.We found Him in the wreckage.In the sleepless nights, in the hospital
Category: Healing Journeys
✨ Respect Her Sanctuary
There are women who return to faith not because they are naïve, but because they are wise.Because they know what it means to be lost
✨ How Do I Reject the Parts of Faith That Oppressed Me, While Retaining What Healed Me?
There comes a point when a woman looks at the faith she inherited and realizes:some parts held her back,and other parts held her together. That’s
The Birth of Gospel — A Chicago Stories Documentary
Gospel as a genre began as a way for Black Americans to pour their souls into music, creating a deep connection between faith, struggle, and
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
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,
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 act rightly. These verses
✝️ “What If Christianity Did Come Through Harm-Doers?”
They told us that Christianity came from white slave owners people to enslaved Black people. And maybe it did.But what they forget is—God has never
Jesus Had Boundaries
Jesus had boundaries.And honoring them did not make Him unloving. Jesus did not say yes to everyone.He did not explain Himself to those committed to
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
