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

Love story? Fairy-tale life? The abuse in Esther

Post published:April 11, 2025
Post category:From: The Esther Blessing Trauma and Grief
Post last modified:August 19, 2026

Have we seen Queen Esther as a loved wife, with a fairy-tale life? If so, we’ve missed the abuse in her story and a 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:August 17, 2026

The Lord sees when the vulnerable are abandoned. He hears when the helpless cry to him. And he acts. 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.