By Deb Schiefer The end of the year brings a cascade of memories for so many people. With the accessibility and connection social media provides, we often find ourselves digitally surrounded by a waterfall of snapshots from seemingly picture-perfect lives. For so many, that perfection passes by mostly unregistered as we celebrate the closing ofContinue reading “A Messy Masterpiece”
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Come to the Stable
by Deborah Schiefer It’s ironic to me that in the months leading up to the Church’s celebration of one of the greatest gifts known to all of mankind, I’ve been witness and victim to the bullying, harassment, and judgment from the very people who claim the name of the One who saved them out ofContinue reading “Come to the Stable”
Dear Friend… Love Your Survivor
By Deborah Schiefer Dear friend, I am a trauma survivor and I hate the word “triggered.” See, social media and politics have taken a word that’s very real to me and turned it into something that paints me into a tantrum-throwing child. But, friend, triggers are real and sometimes those of us with trauma historiesContinue reading “Dear Friend… Love Your Survivor”
There is No Safety Without Accountability
A Call for More By: Cassi Cox Maybe it’s just me, but I am going to venture a guess that it’s not. Watching the Josh Duggar saga continue to evolve over the last year has been incredibly difficult for me as someone who has experienced abuse within a closed system; A system that “handles everythingContinue reading “There is No Safety Without Accountability”
Your Journey is Real… And Uniquely Yours
by Deborah Schiefer When my Mom was first diagnosed with early-onset dementia and I became a part-time caregiver for her, I thought I was alone. During my late childhood years, she became increasingly abusive toward me, peaking in my adolescence. The abuse became so severe, I ended up moving in with another family for myContinue reading “Your Journey is Real… And Uniquely Yours”
My Love Louder Journey
Working with Jennifer Christie, the Pro Life Movement and Sexual Assault Survivors: A Testimony Hi Friends, Wow. What a few weeks it has been. I’d like to share my Love Louder story with all of you. I know that I don’t have much of a platform. I’ve never been in this to have a platform. Continue reading “My Love Louder Journey”
Your Perfectly Imperfect Memory
A Guest Post By Deborah Schiefer BS, Psychology, Focus on Crisis and Trauma Response Counseling Did you have birthday parties as a kid? They’re fun, right? Where was your 10th party? What time of day was it? What was the weather like? Can you tell me everyone who was invited? I need a list ofContinue reading “Your Perfectly Imperfect Memory”
It’s Not So Clear
We like to put things into nice, neat, clearly defined little boxes. The Bible is “clear” People are “saved” or “unsaved” People are going to Heaven or to Hell People are sinners, totally depraved unless they are regenerated by Christ. All sin is equal. If you believe the way that I do, you are “ofContinue reading “It’s Not So Clear”
A Broken Rage Psalm
You are not obligated to put on a happy face for the Lord. A fake smile is transparent. You don’t have to smile through your tears and exhaustion here Not in the dwelling place of the Almighty Yahweh, El Roi A God of presence. A God who is here, now. A God of seeing. AContinue reading “A Broken Rage Psalm”
I went Looking for Jesus Today
“I need some more Jesus in my Bible time…” That’s what I was thinking as I jumped ahead to Matthew 1 on my Bible app. I’ve been going through a chronological Bible reading plan, so I am still in the part of scripture that deals with the wars, bloodshed and kingdoms of the Israelite people.Continue reading “I went Looking for Jesus Today”
The Journey is Real 