I've been thinking a lot about my brokenness lately, how flawed I am, how confused and difficult I've been in the past, how there have been far too many times I've been dramatic in my life. I am far too hard on myself. My friends say so. My husband and kids, too. I...
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You’re not Doomed
Recent studies highlight the effects of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect and sexual abuse on people long after they experienced the events. Long into adulthood, childhood victims share some common traits: Prone to develop depression Cognitive distortion (seeing the...
Weinstein: One Good Thing
Jogging through my neighborhood this morning, I spied a bird's nest in a crepe myrtle only because its leaves were in the process of shedding. It made me think of exposure. I would never have noticed the nest had it not been for the advent of autumn. All that to say,...
Sexual Abuse Resources
If you're struggling in the aftermath of #MeToo, I have some free and nearly free resources to offer you. Book Resources: This is FREE on Kindle (a novel, not graphic, about sexual abuse recovery) Not Marked-- it also has my husband Patrick's perspective: This is my...
The Problem of Misplaced Outrage
When there is abuse of power, things get wonky. And wrong. We've had this experience before, haven't we? A high profile person, a man in power, who demeans, abuses, coerces, silences and marginalizes women--gets away with unlawful behavior for years. His influence is...
That Time I Crashed Like Elijah
Hi *|FNAME|*, The second annual (and possibly last annual) Restory Conference is finished. My friend Doctor Ralph from New Zealand reminded me of a good story today after I'd sent my prayer team a rather gloomy email about how I felt in the aftermath of Restory. (The...
What You’ll Experience at the Restory Conference
I get a lot of questions about the Restory Conference. Who is it for? What will happen when I get there? Why should I go? (They don't ask that outright, but it underlies their other questions). Are there discounts? What if I'm broke and want to go? How can I support...
The 5 things you CAN control in a broken relationship
In anticipation of the Restory Conference coming up, I've written a post about the helplessness (and need for control) we may feel when navigating a difficult relationship. This year's conference will deal with your relationships, and I'm SO excited to share some...
Summer Podcast Break
Just a brief note that the Restory Show (aka ME) will be taking a much needed summer break, particularly as I prepare for the Restory Conference in September. Please be praying that the Lord will bring just who HE wants to this conference. In Restory 2.0, the focus...
When God Rewrites Your Story
Today I'm grateful for Meadow Rue Merrill who shares a story so achingly beautiful I devoured her book in one sitting. You really ought to pick it up. Here it is: Today Meadow gives us a glimpse into her family's life as they adopted little Ruth. Meadow's Story: The...
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I'm excited to announce that the second annual Restory Conference will happen Saturday, September 16th from 9 am - 1 pm at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, Texas. I would love to see you there! Registration is not yet open, but watch here for details. This is the...
2017 Lenten Journey
The past few years, I've created an art piece every day during Lent. It was my way of creatively focusing on Jesus in the days up until Easter. My husband and I host a Seder meal at the culmination of our collective Lenten journeys, and it's full of rich imagery and...