Who hasn’t been freaked out by the latest research or study that presents various causes of cancer? Who hasn’t thought twice about using a cell phone, or microwave, or eating red meat after hearing stories on the news about how these habits tie directly to harmful health effects? But what if I told you that …
As we find ourselves in the lowest and darkest places, we tend to ask; “GOD where are YOU?” When the world starts to clench you with its cold gripping hands, it’s hard to see where GOD has gone. It is as though GOD has stranded us in the desert without any food or water. Leaving …
Music, during my adolescent years, was the main coping skill used to help me escape the pain of childhood sexual abuse. When I was 12, I bought my first guitar at a garage sale for $1.50. It wasn’t very pretty, and it needed new strings, but I was determined to play so I did whatever …
On my walk through the forest today I had come across a broken piece of glass when the memory of walking a similar forest with my Grandmother flooded my heart. I remember she, my mother and I, would be enjoying the beauty of GOD’s creation when suddenly she would stop, stoop to the ground, start …
The story of Tamar is probably one of the most overlooked stories in the Bible. It is such a short story, but at the same time it is a huge one! Tamar, the daughter of King David (the Giant Slayer). You may be thinking “who exactly is Tamar and why is she so important?” Let’s …
Shame is a painful emotion that is caused by either guilt, failure, or corruption. It often results in a belief that you are worthless, unacceptable, and have no value. Shame makes you believe that you deserve to be scorned and rejected. So shame and guilt aren’t the same? Many mix up shame and guilt, but …
“Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 24:34 Many people use this verse for the “unconditional Christian forgiveness” that we all should imitate. I have found that there are many who use this verse on abuse victims. They use it to quickly make the victims restore their relationships with …
Consumed by the dark No matter your age or gender, sexual violence is far beyond any type of physical injury. The result of any sexual assault can be life shattering. Everything you thought you knew becomes questionable. Above all, you begin to lose trust in everyone and “triggers” are everywhere. You begin to look and …