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A ministry for women who are ready to pause, breathe, and encounter hope in Christ.
Hi, my name is Darlene. I am a Christian, a wife, a mom of five sons in a blended family, and the founder of Healed to Speak.
I created this space to share my story of healing and to encourage you in yours. My prayer is that you would receive healing, freedom, and the presence of God's love as I share my thoughts with you.
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“He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.’”Exodus 15:26
Encouragement, new teaching, and ministry updates — sent gently, never often.
I am a Christian, a wife, a mom of five sons in a blended family, and the founder of Healed to Speak.
I created this blog to share my story of healing from the effects of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Because I experienced many forms of abuse throughout most of my adolescent years, I understand the negative impact it can have on your life when you have not experienced true healing from God.
Although long, my journey to healing was a process I am grateful for. Despite what happened in my past, I learned I am an overcomer through Christ Jesus.
In addition to writing about my past experiences of abuse, I also write about marriage. The marital relationship is the only relationship designed to represent Christ, yet it is the one relationship many people struggle to maintain.
Most people enter marriage with false ideologies. They believe they will no longer be subject to hurt, rejection, fear, disappointment, or heartache — but for myriad reasons, it simply isnu2019t true.
Like many people, I entered my marriage with high expectations of what it was supposed to be. After the first year, I wondered what I had gotten myself into. Blending our families, managing our finances, and dealing with exes and other outside forces almost destroyed us.
But Glory to God, we made it!
After thirteen years, I am happy to say I love being married. Because of what I experienced and learned, it is my desire to share my stories with you. I strongly believe that if I had been well informed about the things I would encounter in marriage, I would have avoided certain pitfalls.
“My prayer as you read my posts is that you receive healing, freedom, and feel the presence of Godu2019s love as I share my thoughts with you.”
I am excited that you have joined me, and I look forward to your journey to healing — knowing that God has great things in store for you.
Five threads run through everything here — the teaching, the writing, and the conversations.
Bringing what hurts into the light, and trusting God with the parts of the story that are still tender.
Returning to Scripture as the steady ground beneath every season — not as a formula, but as a relationship.
Learning to see yourself the way God sees you, rather than through the labels life has handed you.
Discovering that the very thing you walked through can become the place God works through you.
Being healed enough to speak — sharing your testimony so another woman knows she is not alone.
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Reflections on healing, faith, marriage, prayer, and life.
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A Christian Journey
May 13, 2023
I pray you are well and are enjoying the blessing that God has provided. Itu2019s been quite a while since Iu2019ve posted; please forgive me. But Motheru2019s Day is the one day thatu2019s difficult for me to pass onu2026
I pray you are well and are enjoying the blessing that God has provided. Itu2019s been quite a while since Iu2019ve posted; please forgive me. But Motheru2019s Day is the one day thatu2019s difficult for me to pass onu2026
A Christian Journey · Be Healed...Be Free · General · Life · Prayer
April 1, 2021
So today, I encourage you to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Donu2019t give up!
So today, I encourage you to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Donu2019t give up!
New videos are shared regularly on the Healed to Speak channel.
A short welcome to the ministry and the heart behind it.
Watch on YouTubeA gentle teaching for the days when words are hard to find.
Watch on YouTubeTrading the labels we carry for the truth of Scripture.
Watch on YouTubeA growing collection of tools to support your walk with Christ.
Printable guides to help you spend unhurried time with God.
Studies and written teaching that return to Scripture as the foundation.
Messages and reflections you can return to whenever you need them.
A growing circle of women walking toward healing together.
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Darlene shares her testimony and biblical encouragement with churches, womenu2019s gatherings, retreats, and ministry events.
If you are planning an event and would like to talk about a message on healing, faith, identity, purpose, or finding your voice, reach out with a few details about your gathering.
A clear expression of the biblical beliefs that guide Healed to Speak.
I believe in one God who eternally exists in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
God the Father is the Creator and Ruler of the Universe. We believe that He is limitless in power, knowledge, wisdom, love, and holiness. We also believe that He has revealed himself as the Father of the redeemed.
Scripture Reference Genesis 1:26-27; 3:22; Psalms 90:2; Corinthians 13:14
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is the second person of the Trinity and is co-equal with the Father.
Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless human life, and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross.
He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heavenu2019s glory where He sits at the right hand of the Father.
He will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Scripture Reference Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15
He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ.
He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God.
He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.
He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved.
As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.
Scripture Reference 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18; Galatians 5:25
The Bible is Godu2019s Word to all people.
It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.
It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
Scripture Reference 2 Timothy 1:13, 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalms 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5
I believe that salvation is a gift of God to man.
Man can never make up for sin by self-improvement or good works.
Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as Godu2019s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sinu2019s penalty.
Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Scripture Reference Romans 5:1, 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12, 3:16, 10:29, 14:6
I believe that God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ; therefore, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity.
If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot u201closeu201d it.
Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.
It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
Scripture Reference John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10 & 14
Whether you would like prayer, have a question, or simply want to say hello — your message is welcome.
It is for women — in any season — who are looking for hope, healing, and a deeper relationship with Christ. You do not need to have everything figured out to belong here.
Through personal testimony, biblical teaching, and steady encouragement, this space offers a place to pause, breathe, and take one honest step toward God.
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