When Fear Tried to Silence My Voice There was a time when reading certain passages of Scripture felt almost impossible. Whenever I saw the words “Wives…”, my heart tightened immediately. I didn’t have to read the rest of the sentence. My body already remembered the pain. A heavy pressure would rise in my chest. My…
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Octopus Minds: What Love Does Not Look Like
Lord God, Forgive me for mistaking control for care. and manipulation for Love. Teach me again—slowly—what Love truly is. In Jesus’ Name, amen. What Love Is Not — And What Love Is Day’s Journey — Micro Devotional Scripture Sidebars “There is no fear in Love; but perfect love casts out fear.” — 1 John 4:18…
Octopus Minds: Breaking the Power of the Silent Treatment
When Silence Becomes Harm Day’s Journey — Micro Devotional A Quiet Prayer to Begin Lord,Forgive me for the times I allowed silence to wound me more than words.Heal the places where betrayal broke trust.Restore my discernment and my peace. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Scripture Sidebar “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves… defend…
See, Hear, Say
(Disclaimer: The stories may be coincidental, are fiction, and intend to create awareness because these things are indeed factual and should be used to waken us from our slumber. Also, names are not of actual persons.) A teenager stands frozen at the sight of her stepfather holding an unloaded gun to her mother’s head, and…
Forgive Me as I Forgive
As I try to navigate life independently, but not independently of Jesus, I am beginning to understand the importance of my mental health, inner well-being, and the wellness of those around me. I am also working on being mindful of my behaviors with friends; I want to be present for them during their struggles, as…
R.U.N
If you are in a toxic relationship, R.U.N R: Reach out and get help. Reconnect with friends, family, and people who can support your recovery. Remember why you left; we easily forget the pain; keeping the memory alive helps us move forward instead of backward. Healing takes time; give yourself the time you need to…
Soul Chains
While I walked through the day, I felt iron on my ankles; it took great effort to put one foot in front of the other. In addition, I felt a heavy burden on my shoulders and a burning pain between them. It was an invisible force; it felt like I had soul chains holding me…
Soul Chains
“Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise Your name; the righteous shall surround me, for You shall deal bountifully with me (Psalm 142:7).” I wondered if it is even appropriate to share what has been going on as I try to navigate life independently and without complete clarity of my future during…
Remember “The Person” Domestic Violence Month
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month, remember that domestic violence is a way of life for many. If you know someone struggling in this area, please, let her know you are here. “How To’s” is not the answer they are looking for at the moment, and pointing out all their faults pushes them deeper into despair….