Category: Spiritual Growth
Are You Stumbling and Groping in the Darkness?
Humanity is like the blind, stumbling and groping in the darkness, unable to see a clear path forward due to a lack of wisdom, guidance, or understanding. The light will shine when you decide to trust in Jesus Christ, seek God with all your heart, and walk in obedience to the Word of God. The…
Make a Difference in the Lives of Others
Helen Adams Keller discovered the power of touch as a child, and she demonstrates you can overcome life’s struggles and make a difference in the lives of others. Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was one of the most remarkable and influential people in American history. Helen contracted an…
The Transforming Grace of God Changes Your Life
This is a follow-up post to proclaim God’s transforming grace. The previous post, “Proclaim the Grace of God,” ended with me saying, “I must share what God has done for me.” After deep thought, I selected one glorious thing God has done for me. I believe this “one glorious thing” is the most misunderstood; nothing in life…
Proclaim the Gift of God’s Grace and Goodness
Sharing the grace of God and the good things He has done for you is a great honor. Yet, the adversary seeks to stop you from doing just that. You will get distracted with tasks or busy work that don’t; This busy work will distract you from sharing the grace of God.
Jesus Take the Wheel and Handle My Life
If your life is a complete mess and everything is falling apart, if the burdens are overwhelming, the pain excruciating, and nothing seems to help, why not surrender control and let Jesus guide you through life’s challenges? I can’t even begin to count how often my life ended up in the ditch—repeatedly driving into the…
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I have lived through childhood abuse and domestic violence, and I write about the wisdom that can emerge through the journey of healing—what we can understand, reclaim, and ultimately transform from what we have survived.
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Childhood abuse can leave wounds that shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Our past, however, does not have to determine our future.
Through personal stories, faith-filled encouragement, practical insights, and honest reflection, Abuse Journal offers hope for adult survivors seeking healing and freedom.
More than a memoir, The Secret Darkness invites every survivor who wonders if healing is possible. It is a story of resilience, redemption, and the life-changing hope that your past does not have to define your future—and that freedom can be found beyond yesterday’s shadows.
L.M. CARLETON
Rescued by Grace