The Joys and Blessings of a Brand New Day

Here we are, standing on the threshold of a new year—a year that will be remembered as one of the most challenging seasons we could have ever imagined. Yet through it all, God’s power has preserved each and every one of us! In His sight, every second is sacred, every minute is meaningful, and every hour is precious. Whether you spent the year quietly in the solace of your own space or working diligently alongside others, every moment has been a gift deserving of praise. Our p

When someone sins against you, your knee-jerk reaction is to seek revenge; however, when someone comes to you genuinely repentant and seeking your forgiveness, what do you do? Typically how this goes is that they first confess to God because they recognize they have sinned. And then they ask God for forgiveness which He will give because He is a loving and sovereign God. Some individuals will even take it a step further and seek your forgiveness and try to make things right.

Although there are many variations in the naming convention – Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Abuse, and several textbook definitions – advocates such as myself understand that domestic violence is all about obtaining and maintaining power and control over another. It is simple as that yet complex in and of itself. Domestic violence is about Power and Control. That IS a FACT. It was NEVER about you! Or your fault. It was not about the dress you had on,

I want to start by acknowledging your incredible strength and resilience in surviving through the challenges you have faced. It takes immense courage to confront and overcome fear, especially when it comes from the trauma of abuse. I want you to know that you are not alone in this journey, and there is support available to help you face your fear head-on. The first step in facing your fear is admitting that what you have experienced is real and valid. It is not your fault, a