Stories from women just like you
What Does Real Restoration Look Like?
Jesus can heal you, and He wants to heal you—desperately.
He Wants to Touch You
Dear sister in Christ, your desire for physical affection is holy and good.
Made for Love
The term ‘situationship’ is thrown around a lot these days, so let’s define it.
I’ve Been Made New, and So Can You
If you’re thinking about joining a small group but are afraid of the unknown, I’m here to encourage you.
Hope, Healing, and Honesty in Friendships
I was not loved for the bits and pieces that were acceptable—I was loved for all of me.
Changing The World
If you are reading this and question if anything will work, I invite you to give Magdala a try. I was as skeptical as anyone, and am so glad I was proved wrong.
365 Days of Magdala
A small group participant in the spring, an intern in the summer, and a moderator in the fall.
Waging War With My Thoughts
Even during the time I was the most trapped in my addiction, God was still working.
Shelby’s Story
No one wants to admit they’re a victim, and in less than a year I became one of two different evils.
Restoration and Relationships
Porn and masturbation ruined the way I saw God, others, and myself, but relationships have been my path to restoration.
What College Athletics Taught Me About the Spiritual Life
It's almost as if holiness and mission aren’t supposed to be separated from the things that bring me life. It’s almost as if holiness and mission are the path that bring me life.
A Foretaste of Heaven
Let us seek refuge in Him who wants to be in communion with us, and let it bear fruit.
I Want to Be Loved…
What I remember fiercely about the times I struggled most with pornography is not the shame or guilt, but how completely consumed I was by my desire to feel loved.
The Ache of Uncertainty
We can’t see the whole plan; we have no idea how our life will turn out, and the devil knows this.
Let It Be Enough
When I began my recovery journey and finally stopped habitually sinning—even though I had healed in many ways—nothing was enough.
Pure in Heart | St. Maria Goretti
St. Maria Goretti’s legacy is not how hard she fought while someone tried to rape her. It’s in the moments afterwards.
A Different Side of Submission
Submission doesn’t mean blind obedience, it means bringing our whole selves to participate in God’s expansive love.