I am grateful for the words of Jen Hindley today who beautifully captures what it’s like to be dismissed by church when the unthinkable happens. Her poem perfectly captures the pain many have walked through. I pray her eloquence helps you feel less alone. Jen...
(This is a reprint of an article I wrote here). “Ministries that cover up sexual abuse are not ministries at all. Their silence allows evil to thrive. They do not represent Jesus.” I posted this quote recently, and I received many positive comments. But one of the...
Dear Southern Baptist Convention, It seems strange to write a letter to a convention, when what I really want to do is sit across from a person and make a plea. It is in that type of context you could hear my heart and see my brokenness over what has been revealed...
It took me a long time to tell my story. It lived within me, in the fibers of my heart, will, and emotions. I startled easily. I ran from place to place, always fretting that there were people in the world bent on nabbing me. I lived wholly in light of that tangible...
