There is this incredible thing that happens when you reclaim your story. When you find your voice. When you share your truth. When you take a step toward breaking the chains of your past. It’s called freedom. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. But it’s even more beautiful and miraculous when it’s … Continue reading For the Victims
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Quick Fixes and Slow Healing
All too often I want the practical next step. Something to do. The fix. The solution. I’m guessing because I’m achievement-drive and goal-oriented. I’m always chasing that elusive checkmark on my never-ending to-do list. If you’re like me and want change, answers, and solutions quickly, it can be helpful to practice the pause. (Selah.) Heart … Continue reading Quick Fixes and Slow Healing
Look for the Manna
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 I know I’ve written about it before (see this and this), but I love the truth and transparency of this verse. Jesus promises … Continue reading Look for the Manna
Just Passing Through
I’ve been thinking a lot about valleys this week. Feeling like I’m in one; walking through one. Wanting to reflect, be curious and aware, and try to define it. What kind of valley is it this time? I’m familiar with valleys: physical and spiritual, literal and metaphorical. Over the past 17 years, we’ve lived mostly … Continue reading Just Passing Through
Help Wanted
Last weekend, I started reading The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. I’m about 75% done, which is saying a lot. I’m not in my reading era, and this is not an easy read. I suppose if you haven’t experienced much trauma (or you’ve healed from it), or if you’re more familiar … Continue reading Help Wanted
Two Truths and a Lie
“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 1:6 (NASB) “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor … Continue reading Two Truths and a Lie
To Whom It May Concern
To any reading this who are victims, to those who have faced impossible circumstances and devastating trials: I just want to say how proud I am of you. You are so brave. You did whatever you could to survive. What happened to you is not okay. That friend should not have betrayed you. That family … Continue reading To Whom It May Concern
My Race to Run 