Stories of HOPE &
Nuggets of Truth

In the course of human experience, trauma emerges as a complex response to fractured realities. It's a storm that disrupts life's steady rhythms, leaving individuals to grapple with feelings of hopelessness, fear, and lack of self-worth. The aftermath of trauma extends beyond emotional turbulence. Unpredictable emotions, haunting flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms become unwelcome companions in daily life. These unexpected turns reflect a life forever altered by the

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.” Psalm 103:2–5 Lament allows for a fuller sense of hope, and it names what only God can heal. Without

Finding Healing and Purpose in the Footsteps of Jesus  I love the concept of tiny houses although I don’t live in one. I want a simple life. However, I am constantly pulled in every direction and, on most days, you will find me running the proverbial marathon. I am forever sticking things in my shopping basket or scrolling the latest Amazon deal for more stuff I don’t need.  Does that

Have you ever wanted to say just the right words to a person going through trauma? Of course, our friend or loved one needs encouragement, but like most help for others, timing is the key. We fall into the trap of believing that our words are the most important when actually, our loving arms of compassion become the greatest gift. While none of us can read minds, we can read

Finding Freedom in Truth I’ve heard that the first step to recovery is admitting there is a problem! Yes, this is true but the process of taking responsibility is often hard. The road is filled with potholes that want to swallow us! I understand this process only too well. I told myself during the years of my son’s drug abuse – “It’s the psychologist’s fault.” “It’s his friends fault,” and,

Trust the Process "And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hands, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do." Jeremiah 18:4 That's what the potter does. We are spoiled clumps of clay that are molded by his gentle, strong, deliberate, and creative hands into a new creation. And he does it as he sees fit. We

Casting Your Cares Vs Carrying Them Living in the center of trauma brought days of sadness and deep pain in my life. Those who walked the journey with me witnessed the toll of balancing hope and hopelessness as residual bombs exploded. It was in that setting I had a new coworker speak into my life. He came in towards the end of the day and said he felt the Lord