Reclaimed Ministry

10/05/2026

4 races. 4 states. 1 goal. 🏃‍♀️🇺🇸

I am now officially 4 states closer to my goal of completing a race in all 50 states by the time I turn 50 (or 364 days after), and I got to do it alongside one of my best friends.

I run for my sister. During her cancer journey, she was told to stop doing anything that risked breaking a bone. So, we made a goal together: a race in all 50 states by the time I turn 50, traveling together. She made it to one of my finish lines, and I will carry that moment with me forever. I run in her memory; every mile is for her. But if I were totally honest, I’m also running for myself, for the choice to keep living after grief.

This past week, Blakni and I met some incredible people with stories of their own. We laughed and dined at unique places. Our silver Toyota, which we named “Ginka,” carried us safely over 1,000 miles through rolling hills of cattle, fields of wheat and sunflowers, endless horizons, and even a few tourist attractions. Most of the towns we drove through or stopped in for the night were so small they took less than five minutes to drive through; if you blinked, you’d miss them.

I’ve never been part of a race group that is as supportive, celebratory, and friendly as those with Mainly Marathons. Some of the other race participants hold world records for how many races they ran in a year; one gentleman had open-heart surgery just four weeks ago; many had knee braces and other aches and pains, and yet they continued to walk or run. No one flaunted their medals or accolades; no pressure to PR or rush a finish. Thank you to the brothers who travel the country and organize the races in the most random, remote, and beautiful locations. I’ll see you in June for another string of states!

And to the friends who willingly choose to register and run with you because of crazy goals—thank you.

10/03/2026

Being hopeful means you can have questions and still have faith.

You can find yourself in a dark place and still make progress.

Your soul can be tired and still hope.

You can suffer and still experience joy.

As you consider how best to survive the extended road of recovery, consider responding to all suffering with the 1:5 principle.

For every one thought about your challenging circumstances, think five thoughts about God’s purposes. Think about His purposes for as long as it takes your heart to rejoice in them.

10/02/2026

09/27/2026

Healing does not mean “forgetting” what happened.

It’s about finding the strength to move forward with confidence and courage, facing the pain points in your story.

It often involves partnering with professional guidance, ongoing forgiveness, open communication, and soul-care. You don’t have to do this alone.

If you’re navigating betrayal trauma, please remember that your feelings are completely valid. Your nervous system is reacting to a rupture in trust, and it’s perfectly acceptable to feel the way you do.

Seeking help is never a sign of weakness; it's a choice to heal. And what a brave choice that will be.
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09/26/2026

It’s easy to let your past experiences define you when you go through hard things.

A negative narrative can control your thinking, ultimately reflecting on your decisions and future.

Your faith takes a massive hit when you allow these false statements to direct the outflow of your heart. The lies pull you further away from God. Actually, it’s in these moments you should be running towards Him.

Know God’s truth about what He says about you; cancel the lies.

09/25/2026

Excuses and false apologies only add more layers of grief to an already broken situation.

Eventually, the person who lies won't be able to remember their past deceptions and will get caught.

The truth will make itself known. No matter how much hype you create to conceal the lies, they will eventually be uncovered.

It's better to start telling the truth now.

To the person stuck in a cycle of lying:
The art of avoidance is not new to God. Jesus broke through all social and cultural barriers to speak about eternal life and forgiveness. (Matthew 15:21-28, Galatians 3:28)

Shame does not stop the negative behavior; it actually accelerates it. Don't cower in fear of rejection or shame because you're not sure how the truth will be received. Don't let intimidation silence you—God will never use shame as a motivational tool. (Romans 10:11)

If you feel the nudge of the Holy Spirit urging you to start telling the truth, do it. God wants you to live in freedom from the lies, addiction, and the secrecy of sin. (Psalm 71:1-4)

09/24/2026

You aren't broken.
But your story may be influencing you more than you realize.

The way you respond in your marriage and other relationships may have roots deeper than the moment you're in.

Maybe you shut down.
Maybe you over-explain.
Maybe you struggle to trust.
Maybe conflict makes you feel unsafe.
Maybe you find yourself reacting in ways you don't fully understand.

Your wounds may explain some of your patterns.
But they don't have to determine your future.

That's why we're spending a day moving through four powerful steps:

Remember. Understand your story.
Recognize. Identify the beliefs your story created.
Root. Become grounded in who God says you are.
Respond. Learn to bring that secure identity into marriage.

This isn't about condemning yourself for your past.
It's about bringing what has been hidden into the light, allowing God to renew your mind, and learning to love from a place of security rather than fear.

If you're ready to become the woman God is calling you to be, join us—Licensed Mental Health Counselors Kelly Cooper & Jill Karber, along with Life Coach and Author Stephanie Broersma—for A Reclaimed Workshop.

October 17th, 2026 | Everson, WA | Register by clicking the link below or text ‘WORKSHOP’ to 360-815-5869

09/23/2026

The hardest part about hope and healing is accepting that outcomes vary and never go according to our plans.

"And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." Romans 5:5 ESV

While the road may seem long and full of unexpected twists, remember you are not alone. Jesus longs for you to experience wholeness and healing. Allow yourself the grace to take the time you need on this journey.

09/20/2026

Have you ever had a reaction in your marriage or other relationships and thought,
“Why did I respond like that?”

Maybe something your husband said touched a deeper place than you expected.
Maybe you shut down.
Maybe you became defensive.
Maybe you felt the need to explain yourself, fix the situation, withdraw, control the outcome, or protect your heart.

Sometimes the moment we're responding to isn't the whole story.
There may be a story underneath it.

Our experiences shape us. They can create beliefs about who we are, what we deserve, whether we can trust, what love looks like, and what we have to do to be accepted.

But here's the good news:

Your story is part of you, but it is not the whole of you.

And your wounds may explain some of your patterns without determining your future.

That's why we're gathering for A Reclaimed Workshop—a one-day experience designed to help you understand your story, recognize the narratives it created, become rooted in your identity in Christ, and learn to respond from a place of security.

This isn't about living in the past.
It's about allowing God to bring what has been hidden into the light, renew your mind with truth, and teach you to live differently.

Because you can remember without being ruled by your past.
You can recognize without condemning yourself.
You can root yourself in God's truth.
And you can learn to respond with wisdom, courage, grace, and love.

✨ A Reclaimed Workshop
📅 October 17th, 2026 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm | Everson, WA
🌮 $40 registration fee (lunch included)
🔗 Text ‘WORKSHOP’ to 360-815-5869 to register or click the link in the comments.

Come discover what happens when you stop letting your story define you—and begin living from who God says you are.

09/19/2026

Whether a couple's reconciliation comes from hard work or you've been forced into an unwanted decision to divorce, patience is needed.

Accountable actions, also known as boundaries, are essential. You don't get to have a fully developed trusting relationship right now, especially if the discovery has been recent. This is why establishing boundaries is vital to a bride seeking wholeness in her marriage. Care and capacity are critical factors in the pace of restoration. Identify what you need to sustain your treatment plan in the long term.

Emotional and physical safety comes before trust.

What areas of marriage maintenance do you need to focus on to keep learning, grow, and rebuild intimacy?

Try setting morning and evening alarms to support consistent bedtime and wake-up routines. Sleep is as vital to your healing process as counseling when tending to emotional, spiritual, and physical wounds.

Find strength through your faith in Jesus Christ. Suffering—especially intense suffering—can awaken us to what truly matters in life. No one has the right to dismiss your grief. Be assertive in setting boundaries and asking for what you need in life's small moments and challenging trials.

Be courageous in your faith as you face the mountains ahead.

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12