Domestic Violence In the Church: Her Story with Paula Silva

Domestic violence in the church? How can that be! Fortunately for the rest of us, Paula Silva knows exactly how domestic violence can sneak up on believing wives. She’s educated churches about domestic violence for over twenty-five years. Founder of Focus Ministries,...

Wake Up Call: Churches Need to Talk About Hard Topics Now

Last Sunday at church, I got a wake up call. My heart still trembles at a close call among those I love. Believe me, it never crossed my mind my friend in the pew near me might be suffering. With gentle dignity, she walked forward down the church aisle to ask for...

Marriage Book, Drum Roll Please, Finds Home with CrossRiver Media

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with CrossRiver Media to publish our Camp Krafve marriage book, Marriage Conversations: From Coexisting to Cherished. For a little fun in your day, here’s the video our family made in honor of our friends at CrossRiver...

All Rise for Justice: Trauma Informed Care with Judge Carole Clark

Today’s blog is dedicated to the men and women who’ve devoted themselves to hope in the judicial system. In their honor, check out this wonderful upcoming film, featuring our own beloved judge! Why Justice Matters to Future Generations Hushed whispers...

CPS Worker to Judge, Trauma Informed Care with Carole Clark

Sweet memories mixed with serious business: Judge Carole Clark took a quick break from serious court concerns to celebrate pet adoption with a friend. Judge Carole Clark learned early in her life to appreciate what the courts could do. Her first job out of college?...

Intimacy ReImagined: Faith Informs Our Relationships

Getting ready for Easter at our house. Would you use the words intimacy and imagination in the same sentence at church? I sure wouldn’t. Intimacy brings to mind sexual conduct (or misconduct) these days, rather than multifaceted, whole-hearted relationships....