As told by Shonquella, written by Lauren Rose Photography Credit: Michelle Nachnani Being born into abuse, my earliest memories consisted of the volatile relationship between my parents. As a child, I was caught in the crosshairs of one of their intense fights and...
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When is a gift card more than just a card?
As told by "Anne Marie," and written by Lauren Rose I thought we were a team, yet these days I feel more like a mascot. My voice was harnessed by my lack of income, as if a paycheck (or lack thereof) was what defined my worth. My husband dominated me as the sole...
“Jessica” Breaks The Silence
Written by Lauren Rose, as told by "Jessica" When I first met Charles, I was coming off a very recent, very messy breakup with a college boyfriend who had been physically abusive to me during our two-year relationship. Charles was clearly very well educated (having...
Beautifully Broken… a Blog by Joy Forrest
God doesn’t stand off from a distance watching as we suffer; He enters the brokenness with us, and when He does, it is life-changing…..Today, my prayer for you is that you will choose to receive the peace He offers in the midst of suffering, and that you will know the beauty of finding Him in the face of great brokenness.
5 Ways Investing in CTPM Has Impacted My Life
Written anonymously by one of our superstar volunteers. She is heavily involved in both our Church Partnership and Advocacy programs, assisting us in ways that many are unaware of. Our impact has been very influenced by the expertise, gifts, and skills she offers...
CTPM Gave My Home Peace After Domestic Abuse
As told by "Natasha," with assistance in writing by Lauren Rose Dear Supporter of CTPM, Two years ago, I entered a CTPM support group and was assigned an advocate. These women have been supporting me in all areas of healing. As I have been processing the painful...
10 Things You Need to Know About Domestic Abuse in the Military
By River Grace Outlaw It happens…a lot. Domestic violence rates are substantially higher in military couples. Let me preface this story with my awareness that my story is just one experience out of many, and every story is different. I was a starstruck bride as we...
“Heather” Finds Peace and Freedom at the Women’s Retreat
As told by "Heather," edited by Lauren Rose I've been working with the advocates at Called to Peace Ministries (CTPM) for six months and have been so blessed by their help and support! The 2022 He Makes All Things Women's Retreat was my first retreat, and I was...
Irreconcilable Differences
The Destructive Impact of a Lack of Humility in Our Nation When I used to do marriage counseling, there were certain attitudes on the part of one, or both, spouses that I knew would doom a marriage. If I could not get them to empathize with one another or see things...
When God Shows Up
I had been spending all my efforts trying to do it in a way that made practical sense, but he was calling me to the impossible. He was calling me out of my comfort zone into the miraculous. Often when God calls it makes no sense in the natural realm.
How Should Christians Respond to HB2?
I don’t suppose I’m a very good Christian. At least that’s how I feel when I look at recent social media posts by so many who claim the title. Apparently, right now I am supposed to be outraged over the backlash to NC’s new HB2, which requires people to only use the...
Upcoming Women’s Conference on Overcoming Fear
if you are local to the Raleigh, NC, we would love to have you join us on Saturday September 19, 2015 from 9:30am-12:30pm. For more information and to register click here. The conference is free, but space is limited so register early.