Resources for Victims
This mailer from the Salvation Army provided a great reminder of how important it is to have resources available for those who are suffering. Are you a victim of sexual assault? Contact us for help!
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Girls Recovering As Christ Empowers
Michelle
Domestic violence has become a pandemic within the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine cited a 27% increase in domestic violence calls to the Jefferson County, AL Sherrif’s office in March 2020 compared to March 2019! Are you a…
In a Dangerous Situation?
If you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation, Apple’s iPhone has a feature that allows you to discreetly make an emergency call while sharing your personal location. After the call ends, the iPhone will also ping your emergency contacts…
GRACE Group Registration Open!
Registration is open for the fall semester GRACE Group! Send us a message through the “contact us” page, GRACE Ministries Facebook page, or register through Church of the Highlands at If you are not local and would like to…
Ask for Angela
The UK launched an initiative in 2016 to prevent sexual assault. The initiative involved placing posters in strategic locations like restrooms notifying patrons that they can ask a staff member for “Angela.” The name functions as a code word indicating…
The Violence At Home Signal for Help
During the pandemic, there has been a worldwide rise in domestic violence as people are sheltering in place. A gesture has been created to alert others that someone needs help. If you see this gesture, call 911 and report it.…
Victory in Jesus
Jennie Allen says, “we can observe our suffering without being overtaken by our suffering. We can see it without becoming its slave. Refusing to be a slave to our circumstances doesn’t mean we don’t fight for what’s right. Scripture commands…
Discretion Over Deliverance Part 3: Shedding Light on the Darkness
Speaking about the abuse was a pivotal turning point in my life. I didn’t get therapy after going through sexual trauma. The truth is, getting therapy is something that can be sometimes looked at as a weakness or something shameful.…
Because of Him
It was hard to see up From being so far down I was afraid I’d never climb out of that pit of despair I’d made a home there Claiming it as safety when all along It was a prison A…
Be Still?
As I open my eyes I hope for something different on this day. But, as I look around It seems relief is so far away. Time after time, I try to forget. But the memories They circulate around and around…