Four Walls by Jessica Curiel
This blog comes to us today from Jessica Curiel, who has been volunteering her incredible writing skills for My Refuge House since the organization began in 2008. Jessica was finally able the visit My Refuge House in April 2013 as part of a…
I am a Survivor
Sometimes, many times, those who are victimized feel some sense of guilt for what has happened to them. As if they were responsible for their own abuse. As if they had brought it on themselves.
Let's get something straight: At My Refuge…
Lotus Flower Prayers
At My Refuge House, we believe in prayer.
Years ago, when a small group of people were burdened, halted by compassion for girls they had never met, trapped around the world, they prayed. They prayed and struggled and prayed. And out of that…
Endgame
Today's blog was written by an International Justice Mission (IJM) Legal Fellow, Walton Walker. Walton is currently serving in the Cebu, Philippines field office, and as a part of one of our partnerships on the ground, I thought you might like…
Define Love
As a teenager, I heard a Jeff Foxworthy joke that went something like this:
Someone once asked me what the word love means. I thought for a minute, then reached over and grabbed his arm, twisting it around his back. Who's asking the questions…
Christmas Freedom
Christmas.
The word can bring up so many emotions, so many memories.
For some, there are non-negotiables. Turkey. Eggnog. Cheesy potatoes. Family. Friends. New Pajamas. Evergreens covered in twinkling lights. Snow.
For some, Christmas…
A Letter from the Chairman of the Board
A letter from Cass Bensberg, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of My Refuge House
December 2012
As we enter this season where we have just celebrated our thankfulness to God for His provision and will shortly commemorate our Savior’s…
Life as Leader by Nicole LeBlanc
Hello devoted readers! I am honored to make an appearance on the My Refuge House blog and must first extend my apologies for 7 months of relative silence. In lieu of writing a 20-pager on the numerous events of this past 7 months, I will…
Prayers and Progress
Today, I visited My Refuge House for the first time in over 5 months.
I have to say, it's surreal and amazing to come back to this house.
As many of you know, I directed our home in the Philippines for over 2 years, before moving to…
Healing Stories (3)
Our third "Healing Story" was written by Lacy. I've had the privilege of watching Lacy grow in some incredible ways she she first arrived at our door. But one thing has never changed: from the minute she arrived she has always felt more…
