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Nov 30, 20234 min read

The Grace to Grieve: Becoming faithful witnesses to our own and another's pain

My friend and I have morning chats that are somewhat of a regular thing, but with life events and holidays so rudely intruding on our...

May 26, 20234 min read

The Surrender of Transition: What It Is, What It Feels Like, and What To Do When It Happens to You

Transition is a reward. You are crossing over into something new because you’ve passed the limits of where you’ve been!

May 2, 20236 min read

Recovering from Religion: The Legacy of Fear That No One Wants to Talk About

Spiritual trauma is here to be dealt with, and it's not asking if we are ready.

Mar 30, 20235 min read

Releasing the Shadows: Inviting Our Hidden Parts Home

Lately, I’ve been making friends with shadows, and I think you should, too. It begins before we know it. “I don’t like it when you act...

Mar 13, 20234 min read

Chosen for Rescue: Love That Prevails Over Disgrace

I don't know who you are or from what you need rescuing, but I know the God who rescues.

Feb 26, 20238 min read

Practically Speaking: Trauma, Church Leadership, and Religious Abuse

She took a deep breath, “I always liked the idea of church... until I got involved in one.” Her story did not involve grandiose crimes of...

Feb 12, 20235 min read

When It's Time to Heal, Restoration Needs Room

Healing begins in quiet, stabilizing places of connection that allow trust to be formed as we listen to and honor the stories inside of us.