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Grieving What Never Was: Healing the Wound of an Absent Father
I never got the father I longed for.
And it made my heart sick for a very long time.
I didn’t know I needed to process it.
I didn’t even realize it was grief.
After all, how can you grieve something you never had?
But I’ve since learned - that’s not only possible, it’s necessary.
For a long time, I pushed that grief down.

Katy Parker
3 days ago5 min read


Surrender All: How to Let Go of the Need to Control
The situation demanded I throw out an S.O.S. prayer—pleading with God to handle it and show us what to do as we surrender to His will.

Dawn Ward
Oct 6, 20256 min read


How God Helps Us Flourish in Desert Seasons
Did you know there are trees that God intentionally planted for us in the desert?
The scripture tells us God planted them in the desert wasteland. The purpose of this planting is to demonstrate God's power and creation for people to “see and understand” that He who did it.

Amanda Schaefer
Jun 9, 20255 min read


God Was There With Her: The Lord's Presence in My Daughter’s Addiction Journey
When your child is battling addiction, every moment feels like a crisis waiting to happen. You wake up each day bracing for a phone call, a message, a silence that lasts too long. But even in the most fragile moments of fear, God can break through with a whisper so clear, you never forget it. Four months into my 17 year old daughter Regan’s treatment, I was still holding my breath. She had been doing well, connecting with her recovery group and finally starting to look health

Janelle Martin
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Why Moms Need the Armor of God and How to Use It
Ephesians 6:10-18 describes the Armor of God, equipping us to stand against the enemy’s schemes. Each piece of armor is a spiritual weapon.

Karen Ellis
Mar 6, 20256 min read


The Power of Forgiveness: It’s in the Journey
Forgiveness is one of the most challenging yet liberating acts we can ever experience.

Michele Vrabel
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Darkness to Light: How Jesus Helped Me Get Unstuck After Trauma
I began to understand how and why my trauma was keeping me stuck. It was grueling and uncomfortable, but I kept coming back.

Rebecca Medina Stewart
Jan 14, 20256 min read
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