Kayla Wieder

A grateful goodbye and "Marnie's Garden" When I sat in my car after my first counseling appointment in 1991, crying too hard to drive, God told me that I would tell the story – a story of trauma, abuse, and…

Life is full of meaningful symbols. Some are universal among a group of people like the cross for Christians or the star that shone above a Bethlehem stable. Others are unique to individuals like a piece of jewelry or some…

Healing can also be passed generation to generation Recently, I had the great honor to deliver a keynote presentation for the annual symposium of the Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (PSAP) program, which is an arm of the International Institute of…

Saying "yes" to surprising adventures Fall has long been my favorite season – the nip in the air, the kaleidoscope of colors, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the blankets, and the first fire. Middle Tennessee is graced with beautiful fall…

Answering the call of those who are unheard Growing up with horses is among my best childhood experiences. Our home at the time was in the city but in an area that had two-acre lots, and ours had stables with…