I used to think strength meant staying quiet. That if I just kept the peace, swallowed my hurt, and didn’t speak up, somehow life would settle itself. But then I learned the hard truth: silence protects the one doing the wrong, not the one being wronged. My ex made me …
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”—Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) ReflectionLife doesn’t always give us the circumstances we would have chosen. Sometimes storms crash into …
I feel like no matter what I do, my life is always filled with drama. This is one of the hardest things I’ve wrestled with God about. Why me? Why do I always find myself at the center of some catastrophe I didn’t create? Why do I always have to …
This past school year was a nightmare—an absolute soul-crushing, completely overwhelming nightmare. My son is almost 13 and has Level 3 Autism. For those who may not know, this means he is considered “severe” and “needing substantial support.” At school, this looks like a modified day with minimal interaction with …
I’ve always been fascinated by storms.Not just the thunder-and-lightning kind, but the storms that hit our hearts and our homes — the kind that rearrange your life without your permission. Some storms you see coming, like dark clouds gathering in the distance.Others appear out of nowhere, catching you off guard …
If you had told me years ago that I’d be raising a Level 3 autistic son, walking through betrayal, and finding my deepest peace in the arms of God… I might have laughed—or cried. Maybe both. But here I am. And here you are. And I believe we’re here for …