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Category: Strength for Today
✨ 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 down,and other parts held her together. That’s
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, any baptizing of evil,
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 staff openly expressed concerns
How Abusers Shift Blame and Survivors Reclaim Truth
Sometimes, people of faith step so far into trying to “check both sides” that we drift away from the heart of God’s justice. We start
Shake the Dust Off (Matthew 10:14)
Reflection I know the sting of being called “paranoid,” “too much,” or “ungrateful” because you dared to raise your voice about safety. Sometimes it’s not
Bay Leaves, Prayer, and Sacred Transitions
People have used fragrant plants during moments of reflection, prayer, celebration, and transition for thousands of years. One question often asked is whether bay leaves
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
Finding Faith in the Quiet Flame: A Journey to Inner Strength
Welcome to Brighter Faith At Brighter Faith, we recognize the power of quiet moments and the inner strength that often goes unnoticed. Our sanctuary is
💫 “When Joy Makes Others Uncomfortable”
You’ve reached a season of joy — and suddenly, some people withdraw, question it, or look at you sideways.You wonder why. In a faith that