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  The day starts like any other day. I wake up in my bed and as I turn toward my nightstand to reach for my glasses, it’s there. Fresh memories begin saturating my thoughts in discombobulated segments.  A series of scenarios that my sleeping mind made up. A dream. An experience that feels so real […]

It was the fall after we were excommunicated, and all of the back-to-school routines were starting up again. The kids were missing their friends, their community, and the fun weeknight kid’s program our old church offered for preschool and elementary-aged children. At the time, the most logical next step was to look around at nearby

When figuring out ways to engage with someone who has been wounded, it is helpful to bring a spirit of curiosity to the conversation. Try to find out what would be most helpful to that individual or family. My recommendations in this post should not be seen as a comprehensive list as each person is

  Are you wondering what you can do to help those harmed by the church in your life? Many times it is hard to know what to do. We fear we might do more damage than good so we resolve to stay away. I’ve done it myself. This can convey that we don’t care. And

  It was a beautiful Sunday morning. I was walking down one of the side hallways of the church. The services were over for the day and most of the congregants had left. I saw a woman walking towards me. She was headed out to the foyer. She was known for serving the church yummy

It was June 26, 2023, the evening of my grandmother’s 86th birthday party. I had decided to host it at our house while my husband, Miguel, was away on a business trip to Austin. He had just left the day before. Summer was finally here and the house was full. You could hear the sound