The Stable Table

Saturday May 23 2026: experienced the wonderful fellowship with five ladies at McH County Correctional Center. Our discussion developed on “go to’s” when darkness begins to surround our thoughts. This included Jeremiah 29:11-13 and Psalm 23. Transforming our minds to embrace God’s Word crucial to all whether in jail or not. Other go-to’s include healthy friends, church fellowship and most important prayers(conversations) directly through Jesus to the Heavenly Father. Please pray for those about to be released- the attacks are exponential when they walk out that door into the re-entry journey.

Are you grieving the years you devoted and wasted all energies to an undeserved idol? Read Joel 2:25.

October is Domestic Violence awareness month. If you need a safe place follow the link on this post. People are eager to help.

𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲.

But speaking out helps bring it into the light, challenge the silence, and show that it's not just unacceptable, it's a crime. Every voice raised breaks the cycle and supports survivors in seeking justice and healing.

Your safety matters. Your freedom matters. You matter. If you or someone you know is in this situation, there are people ready to help.

𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟲𝟬𝟬-𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 (𝟳𝟮𝟯𝟯) | 𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.𝗼𝗿𝗴

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀.

Abuse isn’t always bruises and broken bones. It can start with words, control, isolation, or manipulation...long before it turns physical.

🚩 They constantly criticize you or make you feel “crazy.”
🚩 They control who you see, what you wear, or how you spend
money.
🚩 They guilt-trip you or twist reality to make you doubt yourself.🚩 They isolate you from friends and family.
🚩 They monitor your phone, social media, or location.

These are red flags — and they’re just as serious as physical harm.

Abuse thrives in silence and confusion. But the earlier we recognize the signs, the sooner help can reach someone who needs it.

💜𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀.
💜𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘀.
💜𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 — to a friend, a professional, or a support line.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱.

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𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟲𝟬𝟬-𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 (𝟳𝟮𝟯𝟯) | 𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.𝗼𝗿𝗴

It is my Saturday as volunteer for the local jail Bible Study. It’s been three weeks since my last visit and so many issues have entered our auras. I’m praying the wisdom of the Holy Spirit will enter my heart and soul to make tonight’s message God’s true Words. Knowing Deception vs Truth begins by comparing Galatians 5:19-21 with Galatians 5:22-23. Not to make judgment but to filter for who is close enough to God to deliver wise counsel and direction. And to measure on our own spiritual growth. Pray for those in jail- for some God gives them another semester in Bible School. Our task is to plant good seeds Galatians 5:22-23 and eliminate the deceptive powers of Galatians 5:19-21. Stay Stable- God is with you.

Amen!!

September: Su***de Awareness: I know you want the pain to stop, and it will pass.

Emotions are funny things. When we’re caught in the middle of them—whether it’s sadness, anger, fear, or even joy—it can feel like they’ll never let go. The intensity tricks us into believing that this moment is permanent.

But here’s the truth: emotions, no matter how overwhelming or painful, are temporary. They rise, they peak, and eventually, they pass. Acting on a fleeting feeling—especially in moments of despair or suicidal thoughts—can take away the chance to experience the brighter days that are still ahead.

Hold on. Reach out to someone you trust. You are not alone in this, and you don’t have to go through it by yourself. Better moments are coming, even if you can’t see them yet. ❤️

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Tomorrow: Healing Steps if You Feel Overwhelmed—Part I

***de ***deAwarenessMonth

In honor of su***de prevention month here are a list of ways to cope with emotions. Remember there are people eager to help, if you need someone to speak to there are many resources and hotlines to call one example is NAMI NAMI there hotline number is 8336264244 .