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.
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.
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.
Lies, Vocation, and The Gift of Desperation
For over half my life I lived in secrecy, shame, and isolation, believing the lies my addiction told me. Not anymore.
