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11/11/2025

Thank God for reminding me that 2025 is the year of Jubilee (Holy Year), a time for special grace, forgiveness, and renewal. It's a year that signifies a year 9 (2+0+2+5=9) in numerology, which is associated with endings and closures, completion, spiritual growth and transformation, healing and rebirth, compassion and service, renewal of hope, reconciliation, connection with a higher wisdom, and renewed focus on God's love. It's a time to repent, a time for letting go of what no longer serves, embracing personal and spiritual transformation, and preparing for new beginnings!!

This is the season for divine restoration and God's forgiveness and favor. “Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it” (John 14: 13-14). “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4).

Remember, Jubilee comes every 25 years!! If you allow anger to take root in your heart and fester into unforgiveness, hatred, bitterness, resentments, malice, jealousy, envy, etc., you will miss it!! Guard your heart. Jubilee 2025 ends January 6, 2026.

11/07/2025

Late post: the 'Why Do We Stay' series has ended!! Having stayed and faced emotional pain, fear, control, intimidation, isolation, coercion, threats, structural racism, economic, sexual, spiritual, and physical abuse, I emerge from the ashes, turning pain into power, renewed faith, and purpose, using my experiences to inspire others. Note to self: 'Behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, the Messiah, Lamb of God, King of Kings, who reigns and has triumphed.'

Because of Jesus' death on the cross and His resurrection from the grave, I have victory! The power that raised Christ from the dead now lives in me, giving me strength to overcome every trial. I am no longer a victim, but I am redeemed, free, and victorious through Him. Roar, Lion of Judah, roar - show Your power, authority, and victory in the world and in my life.

Remember, the battle is won! Thank you for joining me for my series on 'Why Do We Stay.' Abuse is never our fault, but healing is our responsibility!! This is a call to action to turn your pain into purpose to advance the work of God's kingdom.

I'm grateful to God for the opportunity to share this space with all of you survivors of abuse and for the revelation that has brought about transformation in my life. Luv you guys. Pray for one another. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

11/01/2025

Real talk - the 'Why Do We Stay' series is in its final stretch. One thing I learned through this series is that there are many reasons why we stay, and the real question is not why, but what. That is, you can't change what you don't acknowledge, and how uncontrolled anger fuels aggression, and unchecked aggression can become violence. It's a deliberate act on the part of the abuser to provoke you to anger. “Unresolved anger gives the abuser/enemy a foothold”. (Eph 4:27).

My wounds from abuse and past trauma distorted my view of the world, how I treated people, how I viewed them, kept me acting from pain instead of peace, and made me fear vulnerability or trust in general.

Ultimately, this blocked me from having a deeper connection with God and blocked my purpose. I'm grateful to God for healing, restoration, clarity, and restoring my identity. If you followed the series, what's one thing you learned that can help bring awareness to someone seeking freedom? STAY ALERT! GUARD YOUR HEART! TAKE COVER! ONE ENEMY!

10/29/2025

Real talk: The “Why Do We Stay” series is wrapping up this week. Physical abuse is an intentional act that causes physical harm, pain, or injury to another person. It involves the use of physical force that can result in bodily harm or put someone's health and safety at risk.

Common examples include denying medical care, forcing physical restraint, improperly dispensing medication, leaving for long periods of time without providing adequate care and emotional support, strangling or choking, burning or scalding, removing teeth, hitting, slapping, shoving, or kicking, and forcing someone to take drugs or alcohol, to name a few.

In Christianity, violence is a symptom of the fall, a sign of the human heart estranged from God's peace. In other words, it is the depth of human brokenness and our need for divine reconciliation. Physical abuse is the ultimate offense used by the abuser to break their victims. It's not just a physical act, but a spiritual offense against God. To harm the body is to desecrate something sacred, because each person carries divine dignity.

The body is a sacred space; violence is a violation of God's image within humanity. Acts of violence against oneself and others defile the temple and grieve the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Through God's suffering on the cross, God enters the reality of human violence not to return it but to redeem it (Luke 22:19).

The human body becomes the place where God confronts violence and transforms it into a pathway of salvation. You are “fearfully and wonderfully” made (Psalms 139:14), bearing the image of God (Genesis 1:27). The wounded body becomes the testimony of divine victory, proof that love always overcomes violence and death. I choose love and not hate.

10/29/2025

Real talk: abuse, whether physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, structural (systemic) racism, legal, school, social group systems, spiritual, or psychological, affects the mind, emotions, body, relationships, and spirit. It changes the way a person sees themselves and the world. Survivors often deal with deep emotional pain, confusion, or self-doubt.

Common effects include chronic fear and anxiety, low self-worth, trust issues, shame and guilt, stress-related illnesses and sickness in the body, chronic pain and muscle tension, mental health conditions, isolation, fear of intimacy, dissociation (feeling detached from emotions and reality), using substances, overworking, or withdrawing to numb pain, anger at God, feeling abandoned by God or unworthy of God's love, and struggling with emotional regulation, to name a few.

Note to self: healing is possible if I acknowledge the deep, invisible psychological wounds that have attached to my mind, will, and emotions. Abuse can create a trauma bond, a confusing attachment to the abuser that mixes fear, dependency, and hope, contributing to the victim choosing to stay in unhealthy and toxic situations. Abuse is never my fault, but healing is my responsibility. I realize there are many reasons why I stayed and continue to stay in abusive, aggressive, toxic, and violent situations. Why did Cassie stay? Why do we stay? Abuse is a choice and so is healing.

God is love, which means His every action - justice, mercy, guidance, and correction - comes from love. (1 John 4:16)

10/26/2025

For example, if anything is not done in love, it is not of God. You know the tree by the fruit it bears. Words lie; behavioral patterns rarely do. Lord, heal my emotional and psychological wounds (people-pleaser, co-dependency) that make me a target for abusers. “Ask and it shall be given; seek and you shall find, and knock and it shall be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7-8) I need clarity in this next season to discern between my Judases and my Peters. It is hard, but choose your hard! Be free or stay bound.🙏🏾🙏🏾

10/26/2025

Real-talk - For example, by following religious rules, such as the person who gives the most having more access to leadership. Whoever agrees with the leadership, even if they're wrong, will be appointed to positions, even if they're not qualified, given titles, and special privileges.

10/26/2025

Real-talk-For example, shaming someone for questioning authority or doctrine, labeling doubt as sin or rebellion, publicly humiliating or “disciplining” members, pressuring members to give excessive money disguised as prosperity theology (a religious teaching found in branches of the Pentecostal and evangelical Christianity), which teaches that faith, positive confession, and generous giving will lead to material wealth, physical health, and success as God’s favor. This is a form of spiritual manipulation and exploitation of God’s people at the highest level!!

10/26/2025

The scripture often misused by abusers to silence legitimate criticism and avoid accountability is: “Do not touch my anointed ones, and do my prophet no harm.” (Psalms 105:15).

Follow the mindset; behavior patterns don’t lie. Jesus was not a Christian, but a Jew. The teachings of Christ are rooted in traditional Jewish teachings, and the core beliefs of his teachings are in sacrificial love, compassion, justice, forgiveness, reconciliation, and a world transformed by justice, mercy, and peace (Kingdom of God). “O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you?” (Galatians 3:1).

10/26/2025

For example, I can wear what I want, dance if I like, and have a glass of wine if I choose. I can pray the way I want, listen to the type of music I like, and worship the way I worship. I don't have to give to the church building fund every time I'm asked, get in the $100 line, get in $200, bring money to the altar when the preacher is preaching, cook for the pastor and first lady, pay for a prayer cloth, pay for a prophecy or prayer, worship leadership, or attend all spiritual leaders' birthday, Father's Day, appreciation services, etc. to prove my holiness or be made right with God. Note to self- how are you treating God, yourself, and others when aint nobody watching.

Condemning and judging others for not following man-made rules can be abusive if the intent is to control, hurt, harm or suppress members.

Follow the mindset; behavioral patterns don't lie. The scripture that's often misused is Timothy 5:17 - "Let the elders who "rule well" be considered for double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching." This includes respect, support, encouragement, and sometimes material support. For example, abuse of power is when leadership weaponize scripture for financial gain. Remember, abusers mindset is rooted in entitlement, pride, and power & control.

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