FaithWalk Blog
-
Woman
by Ada Madison"Woman"
In today's world being addressed as "woman" feels almost condescending to me. It definitely doesn't feel warm and fuzzy. Why then did Jesus use this term so many times when He was addressing women? I've come to learn that it is one of my most misunderstood words that He spoke. continue
-
When your heart grows weary and your vision fades....
by Ada MadisonThrough every trial, through every agony, through every heartbreak, through every breath you take- His love endures forever. When your heart grows weary and your vision fades, remind yourself that this is not the end. Continue
-
Finding Healing in Remembering Trauma
by Ada MadisonLife, in its unpredictable tapestry, rarely unfolds without stitches of pain and moments of profound hurt. Trauma, in its myriad forms, leaves indelible marks, shaping us in ways we often struggle to understand. The impact of trauma is deeply personal, as unique as our very fingerprints. Yet, despite the individuality of the experience, the common thread of suffering binds us, gently pulling us toward healing.
I, like many, have navigated a chapter marked by significant trauma. In the aftermath of this experience, well-meaning individuals often offered their advice: you’ll know you’re truly healed, they said, when the memory of it fades, when it no longer evokes pain. But, I’ve come to realize that such a simplistic notion fails to grasp the complex nature of healing. Read more
-
When Holidays Hurt
by Ada MadisonIn a world where our expectations so often clash with reality, it’s not uncommon to feel let down by the people we love. Friends can disappoint us, families can shatter, and even our closest relationships can be painful, filled with miscommunication or unmet expectations..... -
Risen
by Ada MadisonSilent Saturday is a somber reminder to me of just how easy it is to live viewing Jesus on this side of the cross-after He has risen.
His torture and murder is more than I can wrap my mind around. The details of how He suffered are more than any of us could begin to understand. Imagine the hearts of those that loved Him and followed Him only to witness the horrific, the unfathomable. Imagine the emptiness and devastation that they felt. But that’s not what this painting is about.
-
Grateful