Hiding the Word: Neuroplasticity, Trauma, and the Gospel of John
John 1 became more than a favorite chapter during one of the darkest seasons of my life—it became an anchor. As coercive control and confusion surrounded me, memorizing God's Word created an internal sanctuary where truth could not be distorted, reminding me that the Light still overcomes the darkness.
Exploring Coercive Control & the Silent Storm of Covert Abuse
Sometimes the first sign of danger isn't what we see—it's what we feel. Before we have words for coercive control or emotional abuse, our minds and bodies often recognize the storm long before anyone else does. Learning to trust that God-given awareness can become the first step toward truth, safety, and healing.
Through the Knothole of Pain: Finding Hope That God's Love Will Prevail After Trauma
Why can the God we encounter in the Old Testament seem so different from the Father revealed through Jesus? This reflection explores how our experiences shape the lens through which we understand God—and how Christ widens that view, reconnecting us to the Source of the love, identity, and security we often search for everywhere else.
The Strength of a Warhorse: Inviting Biblical Peace (& Forgiveness) After Trauma
Forgiveness is one of the hardest steps in healing after betrayal and abuse—not because the pain wasn't real, but because freedom requires releasing what was never ours to carry. This reflection explores biblical forgiveness, healthy boundaries, true meekness, and the peace found in surrendering it all to Christ.