In 2017, I never thought I’d be back in the writing world. I “retired” and went into nursing school and closed down this blog and my public social media. I began that goodbye saying, “This … Read More
Abuse of Faith Article Part 4, Abused by Missionaries
Today, the Houston Chronicle released the fourth part of their Abuse of Faith series, this one titled Abused by Missionaries. My story is included, including a darn powerful video done by Jon Shapely. We went … Read More
Sexual Abuse Survivor Update: Mark Aderholt, International Mission Board & Southern Baptist Convention
It has been over four months since Mark Aderholt, the man who sexually abused me in 1996 and 1997, when I was 16 years old, was arrested and charged with three felonies: two counts of … Read More
Finding True Justice and True Grace in a #MeToo #ChurchToo Culture
As we enter into this new climate of finding freedom from abuse that happened to us, let us not use this freedom as an opportunity to cause harm to others in the name of seeking justice.
May It Be Light and Only Light
It has been three months since I said farewell to social media, sans a quick break to introduce our daughter to you. Those three months-they have been enough. They have been enough to show me … Read More
A Free Advent Devotional for the Hard and Holy Holidays
A Free Advent Devotional for the Hard and Holy Holidays
Living Life with Hands Open
It’s been a whirlwind year… We bought a house in Nashville, not knowing we’d be moving to Lubbock six weeks later. We moved to Lubbock, where Tim took the job of Student Pastor at Turning … Read More
Walking with Your Spouse through Uncertainty
I got the honor of writing over on MarriageRoots.com today about walking with your spouse in uncertain times. We are in that season now. I hope you are blessed by the words and how God … Read More