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Turning Trauma into Triumph

Dawnita Fogleman

Published on: 16/03/2026

Childhood trauma can shape a nervous system around survival, creating what modern psychology calls Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Yet Scripture offers another lens through which to view the fire many have walked through. Throughout the Bible, the refining of silver and gold is used as a picture of transformation. Those who have endured hardship often develop unusual discernment, resilience, empathy, and courage. When healing takes place through the renewing of the mind and the work of our Creator, the very traits once used for survival can become powerful tools for purpose. In this article, we explore how survivors of childhood abuse and neglect can move from reaction to intentional response, discovering how the refining process can shape them into watchful leaders, protectors, teachers, and truth-seekers… perhaps even positioned, like Queen Esther, “for such a time as this.”

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Lessons of Autumn: Poems of Change and New Beginnings by Rolanda Pyle

Rolanda T. Pyle

Published on: 26/10/2025

As summer fades and the first chill whispers through the fields, autumn invites us to pause and reflect. In these two heartfelt poems, The Lesson that Autumn Brings and FALL, author Rolanda Pyle captures the sacred rhythm of the seasons — the endings that make room for new beginnings, the falling that leads to growth. Her words remind us that just as the leaves turn and tumble, we too are invited to release what no longer serves and refocus on what truly matters.

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Don’t Wear All the Hats: Finding Clarity Through Core Values

Dawnita Fogleman

Published on: 15/10/2025

In a world shouting for our attention, it’s easy to get lost in the noise; wearing too many hats, juggling too many roles, and chasing too many “shoulds.” But what if the answer isn’t to do more, but to do what matters? In this heartfelt reflection, Dawnita shares how identifying your core values, faith, consistency, and flexibility brings clarity, peace, and resilience both in business and in daily life. Whether you’re a homesteading mama, an entrepreneur, or simply weary from the world’s demands, this gentle nudge will help you set healthy boundaries, realign your priorities, and breathe again.

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The “All Things” Basket

Rolanda T. Pyle

Published on: 21/09/2025

In this heartfelt reflection, Rolanda T. Pyle shares her deeply personal journey of growing up without her mother, being raised by her father and praying grandmother, and later discovering how God used her pain for a greater purpose. What once felt like a broken childhood became the foundation for a life dedicated to serving others—especially grandparents raising their grandchildren. Through her story, Rolanda shows us the power of Romans 8:28, reminding us that even the hardest seasons can be woven into God’s beautiful plan. This inspiring post encourages readers to trust Him completely and place every trial into the “all things” basket.

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