Here we are in October again… I remember October 2021, my first full month as the National Chaplain for FOCUS Ministries, I was blessed to have 19 counseling calls with women across the country who were suffering from domestic abuse. I thought to myself, “Wow, there are so many women who need to hear the…
In October (just two months away!) we will again be offering our Partners in the Journey training for pastors and church staff and social workers and EVERYONE who wants to know more about domestic abuse, intimate partner violence and how to help someone in that situation. This two-day training covers all the basics of starting…
These are certainly perilous times, just as the Bible told us they would be. (2nd Timothy 3:1) And those of us who have experienced domestic abuse and violence in our homes and lives understand and believe that very much. It does seem like the world has gone “off the rails”. As lawlessness abounds all around…
Have you ever wanted to speak up but you were afraid that no one would believe you? Have you ever been threatened that if you said anything to anyone, bad things would happen to you? Have you ever just stayed quiet so that you might be safer? Have you ever felt that being as quiet…
Am I Loved? God’s Love made me, but human love betrayed me. I found love. God’s Love made our sons, then love left me I found love, then love was taken I found love, then love was taken I found love, love that was NOT love Then I searched for love Have I ever been…
Relationships are supposed to be fun and fulfilling and full of love. That was God’s original plan. First with our family and our friends, then as romantic dating partners and then as married people, we were originally meant to be kind and loving and patient and full of grace and mercy towards the people in…
I just returned from a weekend trip to northern Minnesota to spend time with family. It was sweet to be with my sister and her husband, my brother, my auntie and other family friends. The reason for our gathering was to lay to rest the ashes of my brother’s dear wife who passed away in…
Carrying Me You’ve been carrying me from the last few seasons of my life. So many tears, heartache, torment, instabilities and unrelenting pain. They have caused so many days of emotional and spiritual disdain. I push and pull against You as You try to heal and relieve me of the pain and feelings of disdain….
MAY DAY !! MAY DAY !! That has been the international distress call on the high seas and in the air for ship captains and pilots in trouble. I am well aware of the need to call out for HELP in my former home. The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. …
One Sunday morning in April, Glorie Christos (who used to be known as Little Wife) sat down in her usual place in the church auditorium. She looked around at the gathered congregation wishing she could somehow connect. She noticed there was a guest speaker, actually the former pastor of the church. After a good time…