Welcome…again

It has been more than a minute, I know!

My one and only post prior to now was February of 2020, well over five years ago, and a lot has happened since.

These years were marked by painful relationship estrangements, the unexpected death of my precious daughter-in-law at age 31, health challenges, unfathomable spiritual abuse, and more.

Yet these years have also seen important relationships restored and new, beautiful ones forged, miraculous healings within my family, and a renewed purpose for my life and calling, none of which would have been possible without the grace and love of my Father God.

I thought I’d share a recent post I made on one of my social media platforms to get you caught up to the present.

In a nutshell, I am walking, breathing proof that what Satan intends for evil, ABBA Father uses for good!

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Decades ago, I fell victim to some of the most dreadful, painful, and unspeakable spiritual abuse one could ever imagine.

But God…

What happened to me in the past is just that—in the past. Those who attempted to perpetrate evil against me no longer occupy my valuable cranial real estate, nor do I waste my time and energy on them; I haven’t for years. I take refuge in the fact that God will deal with them far better than I ever could.

What Satan meant for evil, God is now using for good.

A couple of years ago, God led me to a movement whose mission is to help people who have been hurt or negatively affected by spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or harmful experiences in any church, regardless of denomination.

My purpose and mission are to be a safe place and a resource for all—male, female, young, or old—who have experienced the kinds of things I went through, and to remind them who they are in Christ and how precious they—how precious you are—to Abba Father.

Yes, I post frequently about corruption in God’s house. Yes, I post often about wolves in sheep’s clothing. I do so because Scripture calls us to be watchmen on the wall (Ezekiel 3:17). Serving as a watchman on the wall represents the biblical mandate for vigilance and stewardship in safeguarding and guiding others spiritually, as exemplified by Ezekiel. Believers are called to stay attentive and engaged in their faith and community.

I post these things to keep my community aware. We are not immune to evil just because we are a small parish. I also post them so that those who have been traumatized by church leaders know they are not alone.

That’s why I do what I do. Anyone who thinks or says otherwise might want to take a long look in the mirror.