Anyone can be a victim. Tragically, many abusers are well-respected leaders in society—even within the church. Hiding behind masks of charisma and charm, they appear trustworthy in public, yet become monsters behind closed doors. In Hidden Bruises in Holy Places, Michele courageously pulls back the curtain. She exposes the secrets abusers work hard to conceal and shatters the shame victims are often forced to carry. Her voice is bold, compassionate, and unwavering as she advocates for truth, healing, and lasting victory. Hope begins here—with a deep, necessary, and life-giving read.

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God is on the Move!
04 Nov, 2025

Recently, I was blessed with the opportunity to speak at a church in Michigan. This morning, I received a text that two other churches had reached out to that same...

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The Mentor I Never Became
01 Sep, 2025

About 25 years ago, a young woman asked me to be her mentor. At the time, I didn’t even know what that meant—or what it would require of me. Her...

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Hope Glimmering Healing Conference
31 Jul, 2025

Hope Glimmering: A Healing Conference for Women Finding Hope, Wholeness, and Restoration After Abuse  A sacred space for women who have experienced the pain of domestic abuse—whether emotional, physical, spiritual,...

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Refiner’s Fire
25 Mar, 2025

It's been a while since I've written anything here. Seems like there are hundreds of reasons why, but the one that strikes me the most is the need for silence;...

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Behind the Book WATE Knoxville News Interview
18 Jan, 2023

God has opened so many doors of opportunity for me as I continue just putting one foot in front of the other, doing my best to discover and follow his...

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Moving Forward to New Dreams
30 Sep, 2022

I didn't "move on", I moved forward. Moving on sounds like you left something behind and forgot it. Moving forward means you take steps to rebuild your life one step...

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Meet Michele

Hi there! I’m Michele—and I’m so glad you stopped by.

I live in the beautiful hills of East Tennessee with memories of my beloved country-boy husband and the joy of being “Mimi” to my precious grandchildren. Few things make my heart soar like snuggles, giggles, music, fireflies on summer nights, and cozy fires on chilly mornings. I cherish life’s simple wonders and believe in adding a little sparkle wherever I go.

At the core of who I am is a deep desire to live like Jesus. Through His grace, I’ve been called and anointed to uplift women through spiritual coaching, mentoring, speaking, and writing.

Years ago, I walked away from an abusive marriage within ministry—a decision that led me into healing, wholeness, and eventually into the arms of a kind and godly man whose love helped me launch a ministry for women recovering from abuse in Christian marriages. Through this work, I’ve helped women rewire harmful beliefs, reclaim their identity in Christ, and rise into their God-given purpose.

In 2021, my husband passed away unexpectedly, and I stepped back to grieve and reflect. In that sacred silence, God refined me once again. I emerged with deeper healing, greater clarity, and a fire in my bones.

Today, I’m more ready than ever to walk with women on their journeys—whether they’re healing from abuse, navigating grief, or simply yearning to draw closer to God and rise into the life He created them to live.

Welcome. I’m honored you’re here. ❤️

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Michele's Life Verse

"...to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." (Isaiah 61:3)

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