FaithWalk Blog

"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

Life, 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