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A clergywoman threatened me as a teen, but God had greater power

A clergy member sought to influence my beliefs through anger, threats, guilt, and shame. These things affected my personal spirituality...

What I learned from troubling experiences at church camp in my youth

It took years to make sense of my confusing experiences at church camps, but those later shaped my understanding of the importance of...

Teen growth: It's going to get messy and that's okay!

When it comes to our teens, we may desire perfection, but being comfortable imperfection (even a mess) may be key to nourishing growth.

"God is trying to kill me!" Or, maybe just my unhealthy thinking patterns?

When thoughts or behaviors are getting in the way of the life we want, God can help us identify what's unhealthy. This can be a painful...

Twelve things my Savior taught me while healing from church trauma

There are two periods in my life when religious trauma and hurt at church overshadowed everything else — but my Savior has superseded...

I was shamed in church as a child, but now I have a miracle!

God can turn shame into confidence. He can give us the ability to see an old wound in a new light, forgive and then heal. There are...

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