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Out with the Old, and In with the New – Website!


Dear Readers, It has been extraordinary to share with you as I journeyed to a greater level of healing from pains of the past. It is deep joy that I move forward on my journey to love. I’m taking the … Continue reading

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Dr. David Finkelhor: Respected PhD Researcher or Pedophile Pamphleteer?


Dr. David S. Finkelhor is an American sociologist known for his research into child sexual abuse and related topics. He is the director of Crimes against Children Research Center, Co-Director of the Family Research Laboratory and Professor of Sociology at … Continue reading

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Heal Me With Words ™ A National Campaign where Healed People, Heal People for Child Abuse Awareness Month


This year we will focus on our Heal Me With Words™ campaign to offer healing to adults who have been sexually abused. Here is what we know: 97% of homeless mothers have been sexually abused and/or raped 80% of patients … Continue reading

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Secrets to Blog Success: How to Build an Audience Who Will See, Subscribe and Share Your Work


Last night, I drove to Manassas, Virginia to be the guest speaker for a literary group called Writing by the Rails founded by Cindy Brookshire. The writing group is composed of authors, aspiring writers, and is a representation of various … Continue reading

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What does God say about Common Law Marriage?


13 For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to … Continue reading

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[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]: Christina Murray of TLC’s Reality Show The Sisterhood on Love, Marriage and the Business of Ministry


Whether you have watched an episode or two of the Sisterhood or the whole season, it is pretty easy to distinguish the characters. Tara and Brian Lewis are the fitness pastors who were terminated within weeks from a ministry upon … Continue reading

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Deaf to Church: How the Homeless Get Lost


A few years ago, around the time that I went homeless, I felt that the church (not the pastors) were not compassionate or helpful in my time of crisis. Most people do not understand homelessness until they have become homeless. … Continue reading

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The Attitude of Desperation- How to Promote Yourself


I am desperate to experience the life that I believe is predestined for me. Unlike some of the definitions of “to be desperate” or “desperation”, I do not mean that I am living in despair. I am not depressed or … Continue reading

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Somebody Say WORD – Open Mic Night


Somebody Say Word is an expression that ended one of my poems many years ago. It kinda stuck, and today I use it as the name of my open mic. There is a new location for 2013! We hope that … Continue reading

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Ten Reasons You Should Attend Family Counseling III – To Forgive Others


To Forgive Others Forgiving someone else is not for them, it is for you. The same rule applies.  When someone has betrayed your trust or acted out of line with your expectations it can make you angry, feel hurt and … Continue reading

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Do All Sexually Abused Children End Up Single?


Rarely do I look at the “search terms” on my website and decide to make it a blog topic anymore, however this question made my heart grieve for the person asking the question. I am not sure what blog they … Continue reading

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The Bible and Child Sexual Abuse


Here is a snippet of my testimony, through poetry. Please listen as you read the below blog. You can subscribe to this blog —> by entering your information on the right. 93% of Sexual Predators are Religious How many more … Continue reading

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