Protecting Dignity: Why We Share Stories Carefully

From a biblical stance, we have chosen to not seek personal testimony. First and foremost, we stand on the truth that God blesses what is done in the quiet. Our calling is to serve, not to be seen. The Lord delights in obedience that seeks His approval, not man’s applause.

Within the communities we serve, there are shared experiences and familiar struggles. Their stories echo one another — pain, hope, redemption — and can be told collectively without exposing the deeply personal details of anyone’s life.

We have witnessed how easily personal stories can be manipulated or used for clout. That will never be our approach. To truly walk in the love of Christ means to protect, not exploit; to cover in grace, not uncover for attention.

And most importantly — if we love God first and love others with His love, we must ask ourselves honestly: Would you want the most broken parts of your story displayed online for the world to see? I imagine your answer would be no.

That’s why we choose distance shots and combined stories — still grounded in truth, yet wrapped in dignity. We believe this honors both God and those He’s entrusted to our care.

You may not agree, and that’s okay. But if the day ever comes when you sit in a therapy chair, sorting through your own pain, I wonder how you’d feel if I showed up with a camera. Because love does not exploit — it protects, honors, and heals in the quiet.