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…
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…
A Juneteenth Devotional: Not a Bill. A Bridge.
Not a Bill. A Bridge. Scripture:“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”Psalm 16:6…
Before We Ask About Forgiveness, We Should Ask About Responsibility
Scripture: “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” — Matthew 3:8 (NIV) Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful gifts God gives…
When Empathy Is Misused
Scripture: “Do not be envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them; for their heart devises violence, and their…
🌸 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…
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…
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 —…
When Church Is Refuge: Protecting Black Girls with Faith, Truth, and Courage
There is a truth we need to hold with both hands. Some girls have been harmed in church spaces. Some were…
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,…
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…
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,…
The Evidence of Change: Beyond Tears and Performances
Too often, churches and communities pressure women in abusive relationships to forgive quickly, return quietly, and “fix” what was never theirs…
🎄 Children’s Holiday Learn and Play Fun Printable Set— Holiday Learning Fun!
Children’s Holiday Learn and Play Fun Printable Set The holiday season is a great time for kids, with plenty of free…
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…
When Songs Turn Bitter: Amos and the Lesson of Justice
We don’t always think of shepherds as prophets. But Amos was not a man of titles or polished training. He was…
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…
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…
To Every Parent, Guardian, and Grown-Up Who Loves a Child: Teach Them Their Boundaries Are Holy
There is a kind of love that protects, and there is a kind of pressure that wears love’s clothing. Children cannot…
Every Girl Bears God’s Image
Primary Text: Genesis 1:27; Matthew 18:1–6 Can we talk about girls? Not because boys do not matter. They do. We are…
✨ Devotional: Safety for Women and Children is a Right
Women and children deserve safety. Full stop. This is not a luxury or an afterthought — it is a God-given right….