violence against women

White dove in a golden cage against a black background. The dove holds an olive branch in its beak.

Love story, fairy-tale life? Caged bird singing? Esther

Post published:April 11, 2025
Post category:From: The Esther Blessing Living Life
Post last modified:April 23, 2025

Have we seen Queen Esther as a beloved wife, living a fairy-tale life? If so, we’ve missed the abuse in her story and a surprising key to reigning in life.

Pink flower, hanging down, petals closed, but encircled by a very green leaf bed

Defender of the forsaken – this is God

Post published:February 20, 2025
Post category:Knowing and Going with God Trauma and Grief
Post last modified:March 8, 2025

The Lord sees when the vulnerable are wrongly rejected. He hears when the helpless cry to him, and he champions them. Defender of the forsaken – this is God.

Shhh. Closeup of woman's index finger raised to her mouth in silencing gesture.

#SilenceIsNotSpiritual – except when it is

Post published:March 7, 2018
Post category:Healing from Toxic Church
Post last modified:March 16, 2024

I believe in breaking the silence of secrecy that abusers impose. I also believe that, for a survivor, silence is sometimes the most spiritual choice.