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The Dwelling Co

Cultivating heart-level transformation through the guidance of God’s Word & the leading of the Holy Spirit. Offering virtual counseling for females.

Providing training & consulting to equip saints coming alongside hurting individuals.

02/27/2026

Deeply Rooted is a virtual community dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and edifying female biblical counselors who run independent counseling ministries or businesses. Our mission is to support ministry and business owners who are also counselors—helping you navigate unique challenges so you can operate effectively, faithfully, and for the glory of God in partnership with the Body of Christ.

If this sounds like the right fit for your ministry, we would love to have you! To join the group:
🤩Apply via our Facebook Group (“Deeply Rooted: Virtual Encouragement for Female Biblical Counselors”) and wait for approval.
🤩Review and sign “The Confessional Statement of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.”
🤩Agree to and abide by our Member Agreement.

If you have any questions or need clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help!

02/24/2026

It would be much easier to recognize abuse if people were either all good or all bad—but human beings are more nuanced than that.

Praise the Lord, He has not left us without hope and instruction. His Word is full of guidance to help us discern the character of those in our lives.

02/19/2026

I so appreciate these timely words from my friend

If the Lord’s approval is not the light guiding us through life’s tunnels, we can be led astray—ensnared by temporary glory that ultimately leaves us empty.
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02/14/2026

Survivors don’t need to be shamed for still bearing the scars of their abuse.

Abuse committed against them does not magically disappear. Its impact often resurfaces in different seasons of life, as the depth of the harm becomes clearer.

Healing happens when we intentionally and honestly acknowledge that impact in safe relationships—with our Savior and with others who reflect His heart.

Healing happens as gospel truth is gently and faithfully ministered to our wounds.
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02/10/2026

I’ll be the first to admit—this lesson took time to learn, and it’s one I’m still learning. For a long while, I confused grace and mercy with silence. I stayed neutral out of fear that speaking up would shame a sinner or push them further from Christ.

But the Lord has been teaching me this: neutrality is not gracious—not to the victim or the perpetrator.

Silence leaves victims in harm and communicates deeply damaging messages about who God is. It also leaves perpetrators believing their sin is acceptable—or at least tolerable. And when those who claim Christ live in ungodly ways without accountability, the flock is led astray.

Speaking up against abuse is sometimes praised. Often, it isn’t. More often, it’s met with accusations, mischaracterizations, and blame. If we’re motivated by the praise of man, we’ll adjust our response to protect our reputation. If we’re motivated by honoring God, we’ll stand—no matter the cost.

Sometimes that standing looks shaky—like Bambi taking his first steps. Sometimes it looks like courage that pops up, retreats, and tries again. Growth isn’t perfection. But removing ourselves from the fight altogether isn’t an option if we want to be the hands and feet of Christ.

May I invite you to join me in regularly asking ourselves these questions:
🎀Do we care about what God cares about?
🎀Are our hearts broken by what breaks His?
🎀Does our life reflect a growing (not perfect) willingness to stand up in alignment with God’s standards?
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01/30/2026

If you’re anything like me, these words from Christopher Ash’s commentary on the Psalms stopped me in my tracks—and changed the way I hear the question, “How long?”

Could it be that the question “How long?” is actually a cry of faith rather than a lack of it?

A question asked because we know, with certainty, who God is—and that His return is imminent.

Like a child on a long road trip asking a parent, “How much longer?”—not doubting the destination, but trusting that it will be reached—we come to our Savior with the same question. Unlike the impatience that often meets a child’s repeated inquiry, God does not respond with annoyance or dismissal.

God is not annoyed by this question. He invites it.
He invites us to bring our how long to Him, to take shelter under His wings, and to find comfort in His presence.

01/22/2026

In their book Rid of My Disgrace, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb do an excellent and thorough job of defining sexual violence.

Why is defining sexual violence so important? Ephesians 5:11–13 teaches us to expose the shameful and unfruitful works of darkness so that they may become visible.

When sexual abuse is made visible:
🌸it calls those who have committed such acts to repentance,
🌸it emboldens others to be the hands and feet of Jesus by standing up and speaking out for the oppressed, and
🌸it invites those who have been victimized by sexual violence to recognize the harm that has been done to them.

Why is it important for a survivor to recognize that harm? It does for her what it did for me—it takes painful memories that were once confusing and unnamed and helps her see them through God’s eyes. When paired with a healthy and accurate understanding of God, this recognition invites a survivor to cry out to Him in lament, as David so vividly does throughout the Psalms, and to receive the balm of God’s caring and protective presence.

12/23/2025

The holiday season can bring so much joy and beautiful time with loved ones, but it can also surface deep grief as we bear the weight of our broken world. The truth is, we were never meant to carry that weight alone.

Grief and loss can usher us into a beautiful opportunity to grow in intimacy with our very caring Father. They help us see more clearly what has been true all along—that we cannot do this on our own and that we need our reliable Savior.

May we set our hope this holiday season—and in every season of life—on our steady God, who has delivered us before and will deliver us again (2 Cor. 1:8–10).

12/18/2025

We are not given the woman’s name in this story. Instead, she is known by her problem—the “bleeding woman.” For twelve years, she was separated from society as her problem made her unclean to touch, enduring isolation and suffering as she exhausted every effort to fix her pain.

It is difficult to read the previous sentence and fully grasp the weight of such grievous circumstances. May I invite you to consider her separation from society in a way that may resonate more deeply? Imagine the social distancing and lockdowns we experienced during COVID—only hers lasted twelve years, with no hope of improvement… until Jesus.

How does Jesus respond?

Though surrounded by a pressing, demanding crowd, Jesus stops. He pursues her. He heals her body, breaks the chains that kept her from community, relieves the emotional and mental weight of her circumstances, and gives her a new name: daughter.

For those who have identified themselves (or have been identified by others) by their problem, in Christ, you have a new identity. Only the Creator can define His creation. Not well-intentioned voices, not your abuser, not your past, and not yourself.

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” - John 1:12

12/11/2025

Hey ya’ll — I’m back from maternity leave and excited to begin seeing counselees again!

Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Brooke, and I have over a decade of experience—both locally and globally—walking alongside survivors of trauma, abuse, and sexual exploitation. I am passionate about supporting women through the ups and downs of life. My desire is to help others uncover and replace harmful belief systems and address root-level issues through the truth of Scripture. I find joy in every opportunity to comfort others with the same comfort I have received from the Lord.

On a personal note, I enjoy home design, anything competitive or outdoorsy, humor, coffee, sweet treats, quality time with loved ones, and snuggling with my Maine C**n cat, Ivanna. I am deeply grateful for the love and support of my husband, and I cherish the way biblical counseling has allowed me to utilize my giftings, come alongside the hurting, prioritize precious time with my family, and continue being molded into the image of Christ as I apply the very truths I teach to my own life.

09/15/2025

✨ Maternity Leave Announcement ✨

Cody and I are beyond excited to welcome our newest addition and soak in this new season as a family of four!

With that, maternity leave has officially begun. We’ll be pressing pause on sessions, communication, and content to rest, bond, and savor all the newborn snuggles. 💕

Thank you for your prayers, patience, and support during this special chapter. I’ll be sure to share updates when I return!

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