Grit Into Grace, Inc.

Grit Into Grace, Inc. Providing a place of refuge and rest for women survivors of s*xual exploitation and s*x trafficking.

It has been almost three months of walking (quite literally) in the new God has called me to. I pray a lot before I leav...
05/27/2026

It has been almost three months of walking (quite literally) in the new God has called me to. I pray a lot before I leave the Dream House...Where does God want me to go that day? Will he bring people to encounter? To pray with? Should I bring food and drinks that day? There are two things I always know...I will pray over the area, the homes, the people, and the land...and I will carry my Bible. I have now met twenty-six people, many of whom I have gotten to pray with, many I have seen more than once. And every time...I see God...I see His love for me and His compassion for His people. I am learning the sound of His voice and the subtle pull on my heart to move in whichever direction He sends me. Knowing God more fully is my favorite part. Because when I know Him, when I know how He loves me and I move from that place...then I can be a vessel for His love to the one in front of me.

On this particular day that is pictured, God sent me to an area I have never walked alone. I truly did not want to go. The area felt heightened in the spirit as I approached, and I almost turned around. But still, my feet kept moving. As soon as I crossed the street, an ambulance rushed by and stopped at a man not far away who was unconscious on the sidewalk. I began to pray for him and for the first responders. I slowed down and continued to pray for this man and for God's direction. I crossed the street, a little past the man now, and began to turn towards the unconscious man. I noticed he was awake now, and first responders were loading him onto the ambulance. As I was walking, I ran into a kid named "R". He's 26, but at my age of 55 he is a kid to me. We talked a bit about the man. He then asked about my Bible and we talked a bit about Jesus. He asked me to sit with him on a step on 10th street (known as "the dime") and we continued to talk...about Jesus...about his life and how hard it would be for him to change. And then, we prayed. There is always a reason God sends us somewhere, and, that day, these men were my reasons. The new I am walking in is simple. And it is beautiful.

Because of the generous donations from Citizens State Bank in Fishers, we have been able to share so many treats with ki...
05/19/2026

Because of the generous donations from Citizens State Bank in Fishers, we have been able to share so many treats with kids, neighbors, and people we meet and share Jesus with on the streets. It is a joy to love the one in front of us, and to share food with people who are hungry and drinks with those who are thirsty.

Last week, I had the joy of beginning a discipleship journey with a woman I have known for a long time. It is a precious...
04/20/2026

Last week, I had the joy of beginning a discipleship journey with a woman I have known for a long time. It is a precious thing to sit one-on-one with someone and share Jesus. What a sweet day it was! She is truly longing to know Jesus and to follow Him. She recommitted her life to Jesus, and I know this is just the beginning of the total life-change He has for her. Thank you Onward Church for this simple and powerful teaching tool. I am grateful for the ways you pour into me so I can pour into the people God has placed in my life. Yay, Jesus!

Such a sweet day of prayer walking on the near east side today. I am still thanking Jesus for the encounters and for the...
04/08/2026

Such a sweet day of prayer walking on the near east side today. I am still thanking Jesus for the encounters and for the chance to say His name and pray with someone. A cool kid led me to the verse Ephesians 5:8, and I prayed that over the people of this area while sitting at the Marathon. God is so good and He is so faithful.
"...for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light." Ephesians 5:8

Sitting in a circle with the women at Indiana Women's Prison has always been one of my favorite things. The circle has g...
03/27/2026

Sitting in a circle with the women at Indiana Women's Prison has always been one of my favorite things. The circle has grown over time and is filled with women we have known for four years, and with some we have more recently begun to get to know. Each woman is incredibly special. A few weeks ago, we began a new study and brought in a new team to facilitate the class and to minister to our group. The women have courageously shown up, shared honestly, shed tears, and encouraged and cared for one another. I have never seen a group of women so hungry for Jesus, for healing, and for true and total transformation. God is moving in such beautiful ways and I am excited to see what He does in the lives of these women, and how they will change the lives of all the other women they encounter. Revival begins in one surrendered heart...and I believe revival at IWP has only just begun.

There are many realities in this area of the near east side - the 46201. One of the most known experiences is the level ...
03/18/2026

There are many realities in this area of the near east side - the 46201. One of the most known experiences is the level of violence that happens here. I believe that God wants to completely change this land for His glory and for the good of the people. I don't believe that lasting change and transformation can happen without an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and true revival in the hearts of the people. I am continually drawn to Isaiah 58:6-12 when I pray for this area. It is what God desires, and what I want to spend my life on...

"Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not hide yourself from your own flesh? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, "Here I am." If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in." (Isaiah 58:6-12 ESV)

As God began to shift my dreams for Grit Into Grace, there was a point when I knew he wanted me to count the cost. So I ...
03/04/2026

As God began to shift my dreams for Grit Into Grace, there was a point when I knew he wanted me to count the cost. So I did. It is easier to say that God can "have it all" when you can't see what the "all" might be. I wrote down all the things that might change if I let God into every part of my life and into Grit Into Grace. I fully allowed Him access to keep it the same, tear it all down, or begin again. I grieved. I cried. I remembered. And then I gave it all to God, who is so worthy of my trust, my devotion, my obedience, and my love. None of this is easy, and I absolutely have had times of fear and panic with all that is unknown. But Jesus is with me and I will go wherever He leads.

Grit Into Grace is not closing, but it is changing as God brings new vision and new fire. When  I started Grit Into Grac...
02/25/2026

Grit Into Grace is not closing, but it is changing as God brings new vision and new fire. When I started Grit Into Grace over 9 years ago, my dream was to do ministry...to open the door of the Dream House and share the love of Jesus. We did do that, but much was added to that as we walked with women and we grew. The work we have done is good and we have seen some beautiful things since the inception of Grit Into Grace. I am thankful for every bit of it...even the times when we grieved and lost people we loved...when seasons changed, and when people came and went....I will always be grateful for everything. Grit Into Grace will be getting back to its roots (and being rooted in Christ) of sharing the love of Jesus and the gospel in this community. We will not, however, limit where we go or who we encounter to a specific population. Each day, I will show up and make myself available to whatever God has for that day. I will love the one He places in front of me. I will walk and pray over this area, and will pray for encounters to share the Gospel and pray with people. I will continue to go into the Indiana Women's Prison each week. There is so much life in that place, and God is just getting started on transforming lives there. The Dream House will be a place to do ministry from...a hub for the work of missions on the streets of the near east side of Indianapolis. As I continue to pray for revival in this community, I am excited to take these new steps, knowing that God has gone before me and is always with me. I don't know exactly what the new will look like, but I KNOW God is faithful and whatever He has is good and is perfect and all for His glory.

Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if you have questions.

Before I walk on the near east side to pray, I ask God what specifically to pray over the area. Somehow, I was sent to H...
02/20/2026

Before I walk on the near east side to pray, I ask God what specifically to pray over the area. Somehow, I was sent to Habakkuk. I don't think I have ever read that book of the Bible before. This verse jumped out at me. This is now one of my regular prayers for the east side. The knowledge of the glory of the LORD, covering this land as the waters cover the sea, would change everything.

As we continue to move into this new season at Grit Into Grace, we will be referring any new participants to some of our...
02/18/2026

As we continue to move into this new season at Grit Into Grace, we will be referring any new participants to some of our favorite and most trusted organizations. The leaders of the following organizations are not only exceptional at what they do, they are our friends.

*Sarah Daniel, Unconditional, serving women ages 18 and up - contact via their website at www.unconditionalindy.com/get-support

*Jessica Evans, Allies, serving adolescents and young women ages 12 - 24 - contact via email at [email protected]

*Megan Jessup, Ascent 121, serving ages up to 24 - contact via their website www.ascent121.org

We will continue to update you on all the exciting changes that are taking place at Grit Into Grace as we move forward in obedience to what God is calling us to do.

Address

11650 Olio Road, Suite 1000/137
Fishers, IN
46037

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(317) 331-8334

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