Stories from women just like you
Celebrating Our “Manasseh” | Five Years of Magdala
As I look back on five years of Magdala, I am grateful for a God Who not only heals us, but allows us to forget what does not speak of Him.
What I Looked for in Men, I Found in God
I thought being wanted, even temporarily, would make me feel worthy. But it only deepened my emptiness.
Recovery, Marriage, and the Cross
If Christ can exalt something as horrifying as the cross, what more can He do with my love?
Trusting His Mercy in the Midst of Our Poverty
I can now see that God is open to me—all of me—like the Trinity in this image. They're open to their beloved.
5 Saints to Walk With in Recovery
Here are some saints who know recovery well, and whose intercession can be a comfort for us on our healing journeys.
Into the Light | Unmasking the Accuser with Christ
Silence is the weapon of the enemy. Step out from the dark, allow yourself to be seen.
Flourishing in Freedom
To flourish is to draw near the Lord—to act in accordance with His plan for your life.
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.
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.
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.
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.