I know that God works all things for the good, but why aren’t things good yet? I remember laying in bed, this thought replaying over
Category: Church Hurt & Spiritual Abuse
If the church has been the source of your pain, you’re not alone. These posts explore spiritual abuse, toxic church culture, and what healthy faith community actually looks like. Written by someone who’s been there.
I was sitting in church this week when my pastor mentioned Elijah and Ahab, and suddenly God started showing me something about modern pride that
“If you’re really trusting God, you wouldn’t feel this way.” I’ve heard this sentence in various forms my entire Christian life. And for years, I
“Well, God didn’t answer my prayer so He must not be real.” I’m sure you’ve either heard these words or thought them before. And I
“Surprise!” my parents cheered when I entered my dorm room. They handed me a ‘congrats’ balloon as I collapsed onto my bed. I had just
It was in that moment I realized it. I didn’t think they deserved to go to Heaven. The grace I’ve written about, the forgiveness and
Last week, I wrote about modern idolatry – how we place good things above God. Today, I want to talk about probably the biggest idol
Content Warning: This post discusses spiritual abuse, manipulation, and religious trauma. “God is speaking through me to give you direction.” “If you reject us and
I don’t remember exactly when I first experienced a trauma trigger, but I do remember how it felt. One moment I was fine, the next
Content warning: This post discusses suicidal thoughts and theological questions around suicide. If you’re in crisis, please reach out for help immediately by calling or