Just one Touch
“One touch from God was all it took. Depression left me, suicide left me, and every ounce of pain and shame was unraveled and pulled away from me.” … More Just one Touch
In this world of over 7 Billion people, it's my hope nobody should ever feel alone. I'm proud to share in the Hope Shack project and support organizations that encourage and bring hope to those that are recovering from the storms that life throws at us. - Christina ******* Christina Blount is a trailblazer and bridge-builder, a natural result of her 20-year military career. She now works by referral only, providing private and personalized support to artists, authors and speakers. Christina is passionate about bringing the mission of a ministry together with the needs of a community by managing projects, coordinating logistics, and nurturing relationships. Her efforts have contributed to successful nationwide speaking/concert tours, specialized fundraising events, and global online communities. She was selected to organize a Presidential visit for George W. Bush, and partnered with Google on the launch of Google Hangouts and Google+ Communities. Her work during the global pandemic has raised over $1.5 million dollars to fund rescue and recovery ministries, and brought a message of hope to over 15,000 attendees via virtual and socially-distanced live events. - Driven and passionate, Christina is actively involved in mission-focused care ministries. She facilitates Grief, Divorce, and Recovery workshops, mentors women in long-term recovery centers, and is a national conduit between rescue organizations. She currently leads the Hope Shack project, an online resource for individuals seeking support, organizations providing it, and those with a message to share. - Originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Christina now makes her home in St Paul, Minnesota with her daughter Lara and a beagle named Pickles. Find them out exploring trails along the North Shore of Lake Superior or traversing the northern Canadian boundary waters of Minnesota. When a rare quiet evening finally appears, she'll be home in front of the fire with her family, a good book and pile of knitting.
“One touch from God was all it took. Depression left me, suicide left me, and every ounce of pain and shame was unraveled and pulled away from me.” … More Just one Touch
“Somewhere between my unanswered prayers and the realization that I could not worship myself into happiness, my faith died. ” – excerpt from Monica’s Story … More Calming the Fears
“I prayed for peace. In my sleepless nights, I asked God to save me, help me and rescue me from my sadness. Just make it all better. ” … More Losing Faith, Finding Hope
“When we are healing from a loss or going through a life crisis, all kinds of emotions come in to play. Remember that those emotions are just that…feelings. They can’t lead us anywhere or do us any harm. ” … More Taming Negative Thoughts
“When we entered, the sight I saw was a sight that will never leave my memory. He was chained and shackled to his death bed. As I sat there beside him, he began to tell me how sorry he truly was for all the wrong he had done.” … More Camille’s Story
Don’t be surprised if your child shows signs of insecurity or regression, becomes extra mischievous, uncooperative, or clingy, or seeks a lot of attention from you and others during this difficult time. Even the most amicable of separations creates an earth-shattering change for any child. … More Telling the Kids: You’re getting Divorced (ages 5 to 8)
“So, here I am, post rock bottom, thanking God for the rain and for never letting go of my hand.” … More Anxious about Things?
“The days of suffering that followed turned into weeks and then into months. Each day I would wake up either feeling dead or far far too alive. ” … More Ashleigh’s Story
” it’s important to know that it is possible to regain our equilibrium and rediscover ourselves after heartbreak and grief. We can recognize that something deep within ourselves has shifted…” … More 8 Tools To Heal From Devastating Loss
She was just starting out and finding success.
Then her mom died and everything changed. … More Rashida Namulondo uses Poetry to Heal