Finding Light in the Darkness (Step Onto the Path of Peace)
I love trees. All shapes, sizes, and species. There is something majestic and inviting about them. Stepping beneath the canopy of the forest, I automatically inhale deeply. As my body relaxes, a feeling of contentment embraces me, and my soul is nurtured; I am in a...
What Happens When Your Survival Skills Hurt You?
This morning, a beautiful rust-colored bird got into my screened porch. Greatly distressed, he flew against the screen, first on one side, then another. Seeing me, he grew more frightened; not thinking clearly, he repeatedly flew into the screen, attempting to escape....
Does it Feel Like God Doesn’t Care When Bad Happens? (Truth: The Lord Cherishes You)
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? Does God care when your world collapses and your voice is silenced? Does the Lord see when war drives women and children from their homes and destroys communities? Can I trust God when evil flourishes? If we are honest, we have all...
Are We Living in the End Times? (It’s Ok, There Is Hope)
Are These the End Times? “Do you think we are living in the end times?” This question, appropriate for the frightening time we live in, was posed to me last week. After much prayer and years of observing the signs of the times, my answer is, “Yes.” Regardless of your...About Barbara
Restoring dignity and hope to trauma survivors.
As a trauma survivor, Barbara finds joy in helping people experience healing and spiritual restoration.
