Welcome to a Safe Place.
Submitted by karenp on Sun, 08/05/2007 - 2:10pm
Did you know there are countless women in this world, in the United States, in your community who have suffered at the hands of others. Statistically, one out of every four women has suffered abuse. While we realize we may not be able to change the statistic, we have a vision to change the future for the those who live in our community.
The aftermath of a hurricane, or any natural disaster, can leave victims asking a lot of questions, not at all unlike the questions asked by victims of abuse: Why did this happen to me? Who is to blame? Where was God? What is going to happen to me now? Will I ever recover from this? How long will it take?
REAL Grace for Women is a faith-based organization designed to guide women who have been wounded and abused along the path of healing. Our desire is to create a safe place where struggle and pain can be shared; a place where hope can be restored. Our hope is to help and aid women who have been wounded by abuse and other losses caused by broken trust, poor responses, betrayal and/or abandonment. In a confidential small group setting women will discover restoration through a 12-18 week facilitator-led journey.
Click here to find out more about who we are and more information about small groups.
New Groups Starting in NH!
Submitted by karenp on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 7:32amDo you know you are precious and valuable to the Lord? Or has shame and guilt made you believe you are not good enough? If you've ever asked yourself these questions, you may be ready to begin The Journey Guide
We will be starting two groups on Thursdays, from 6:30 - 8:30p at the end of September 2010. To find out more about these groups and to download an application, click here. We will also be in the gym at First Assembly of God Church between services (with applications) to answer any questions. All applications must in by August 26, 2010. Contact Gretchen Comeau at 603-483-2272 ext 401.
Am I Acting Like a Spoiled Brat?
Submitted by karenp on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 9:08amThis is a question I seem to be pondering a lot lately. I'm in this struggle of standing up for what I feel is right and balanced vs what may seem like I'm just wanting what I want. This may seem, to most adults, like a "no brainer". The distinction may be very easy for most adults to see and make the appropriate adjustments. However, I am finding a battle ensueing.
Oops, I Did It Again!
Submitted by karenp on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 7:33amHuman behavior really amazes me sometimes, specifically my human behavior. At times I find myself responding with old emotional responses which then became old thought patterns which then became old response actions. Let me see if I can try to explain this in plain English. I find that I sometimes allow someone else's actions (sometimes actions not even specifically directed towards me) to bring shame on myself. Because I felt shame I become angry (old emotional response) instead of recognizing it and choosing to react differently. Not that anger is bad. It is just that in this case it is very unnecessary had I initially recognized the shame feeling. The more I think about this persons actions the more angry I become and the more I doubt (old thought patterns) that I am a smart, mature woman who loves God with all her heart and wants to do nothing more then please Him with her life.
