Reflection There is a sacred sorrow that settles in when the people you love laugh at your warnings. Lot knew that pain. He pleaded with
Category: Healing Journeys
For Those Who Are Ready, Because the Young Will Always Need Us
There comes a point on the spiritual path where you realize something humbling and holy at the same time: You didn’t grow for yourself alone.You
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,
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
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
🌸 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 where it shows up.
When Anxiety Becomes a Crisis: Finding Steady Ground When Everything Feels Unsteady
There are moments when anxiety isn’t just a background hum—it’s a full-blown crisis. Your thoughts race faster than you can catch them. Your body feels
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
Wisdom Does Not Teach Us to Downplay Our Safety
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to silence our instincts. To “be nice.” To “trust everyone.” To believe that protecting ourselves was
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