Identity In Christ
Finding My Voice
Finding my voice was not a simple journey—it meant facing the relentless, shaming thoughts that echoed in my mind and choosing not to let them define me. I spent a year working with a skilled counselor, slowly learning to unravel the tangled messages of shame and self-doubt. My path also led me to a Healing…
A Willing Spirit Within
Sometimes, the greatest barrier to change isn’t our circumstances—it’s the quiet resistance within us, the unwilling spirit that drags its feet when our hearts know what needs to be done. Whether it’s tackling a dreaded chore, stepping out in faith, or pursuing healing, we all face moments when motivation falters and our spirit simply refuses…
Resident or Visitor of Shameville
Sunlight filtered through my window as I whispered the words of Psalm 51 into the quiet morning, my fingers tracing the underlined verses, each translation marked with the ache of longing. My heart thumped unevenly—crooked, restless, desperate for straightening, just as David’s had been. I swallowed the word “abused,” the taste of fear sharp on…
A Return to Reverence
I cup my mug, steam curling over my fingers as I read: “Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard.” I picture a quiet gathering, hushed voices speaking of God’s name, their words drifting upward, caught and cherished. In His presence, a scroll is unfurled, names etched…
Words & Conversations to ourselves and others…
Our words carry weight. They can help build a wall so others cannot get in, as well as tear down that wall. Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”…
Fears…
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 What do you do when you are in the midst of fear? How do you not allow that fear to…
Daily Grieving
How do you grieve? What do you grieve? Where do you grieve? Do you find yourself lost in grief without a sense of an end? Do you grieve the longings you feel for community, to have a place to belong? Grief is overwhelming at times. I have been there and am currently walking through a…
Beautifully Broken
There is a piece of jewelry that pops up on my newsfeed on Facebook. It is one with different size rectangle cubic zirconia in a row. It is called “Beautifully Broken” and contains a written piece of encouragement. When I see it, I think about how many different ways I have experienced brokenness and God’s…