The Dwelling Co

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.

04/17/2026

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy helped me better understand God’s beautiful gift of lament, and I am deeply grateful for how this book introduced me to the topic and helped me make better sense of the many cries of lament we see throughout Scripture—including those from the lips of our precious Lord and Savior.

Strength isn’t stoicism; it is crying out and surrendering ourselves to our strong and ever-present Savior, even when the circumstances of life scream at us to take the reins ourselves.

Your identity is firmly rooted in your relationship with God, not in your success or struggles as a parent. While we can...
04/08/2026

Your identity is firmly rooted in your relationship with God, not in your success or struggles as a parent. While we cannot control who our children will become, we can entrust them to the Lord and seek to parent in a way that is faithful and reflective of our Savior.

And that is why no one is more worthy of our praise than our precious Savior, who met us in our need, went to the cross ...
04/03/2026

And that is why no one is more worthy of our praise than our precious Savior, who met us in our need, went to the cross to rescue us, rose again, and reigns forevermore.

To those who find themselves suffering today, know that your Savior empathizes with you, and your eternal home will be all the sweeter for those who know the deeply personal experience of pain and suffering, just as our Lord and Savior does.

And that is why no one is more worthy of our praise than our precious Savior, who met us in our need, went to the cross ...
04/03/2026

And that is why no one is more worthy of our praise than our precious Savior, who met us in our need, went to the cross to rescue us, rose again, and reigns forevermore.

To those who find themselves suffering today, know that your Savior empathizes with you, and your eternal home will be all the sweeter for those who know the deeply personal experience of pain and suffering, just as our Lord and Savior does.
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Our intentions matter to God, but so do our words, actions, and behavior. When someone repeatedly appeals to their “good...
03/24/2026

Our intentions matter to God, but so do our words, actions, and behavior. When someone repeatedly appeals to their “good intentions” without seeking to understand the harm they have caused, acknowledging it, confessing their sin, and walking in repentance over time, it is wise to pay attention to that pattern and to steward and care for ourselves accordingly.

Too often, professed “good intentions” are used as an attempt to smooth over another person’s pain rather than sitting in it with humility. True humility requires us to examine our behavior honestly, asking whether our actions align with what God’s Word teaches about what is holy and what is wicked.

At times, it is true that someone did not intend to cause harm. Genuine remorse and humility will be shown in how they respond when you express your pain and in a changed trajectory of their words and actions.

03/18/2026

invites us on a journey toward healthy, God-honoring sexuality for those who have experienced the life-shattering betrayal of sexual violence.

Sexual abuse is one of those topics that is so hard to talk about. It is the kind of thing the mind hides even from itself. There it often remains, drenched in shame.

If someone opens up to you about the sexual abuse they have experienced, please know that you have been given a very fragile piece of themselves. May you hold and steward it with care, just as our Savior and Friend holds each survivor.

Meet them in their pain as our Redeemer does. When abuse, and those who deny it, become the mouthpiece of the enemy, be the trumpet of Heaven and the Gospel.

From the very beginning, we see that it was not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18), and that God made humanity in t...
03/11/2026

From the very beginning, we see that it was not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18), and that God made humanity in the image of the triune God. We were created first and foremost for relationship with God and for community with one another.

Healthy relationships can strengthen and steady us in the midst or aftermath of trauma, often contributing to greater resilience in the life of a trauma survivor.

However, even the healthiest and most steady people will let us down at times when we need them most. When this happens, we are reminded of our ever-present help and refuge — the One who, when faced with the suffering of the cross, stopped at nothing to bring us into unbroken fellowship with Him.

“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” - Psalm 91:4

“Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” - Psalms 10:1What if, by rushing or ...
03/05/2026

“Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” - Psalms 10:1

What if, by rushing or interrupting the painful and uncomfortable parts of the process—our feelings, questions, current circumstances, and their impact—we actually hinder the very work meant to draw us closer to our Savior and anchor us in His truth?

Deeply Rooted is a virtual community dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and edifying female biblical counselors who ru...
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!

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

I so appreciate these timely words from my friend If the Lord’s approval is not the light guiding us through life’s tun...
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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