Hi, I’m Jacalyn—a mother of five incredible sons, an author, speaker, worshipper, and trauma survivor who has walked through the fire and found faith to the other side.
A few years ago, my life changed forever when my husband was taken from us in a tragic act of domestic violence. In that unimaginable moment, my world crumbled—but what rose from the ashes was not just survival, but a sacred journey of healing, resilience, and deep connection with God.
As a Christian mother navigating grief, I’m not here to offer polished perfection. I’m here to tell the truth about what it means to face tragedy, to wrestle with grief, and to choose hope anyway. Through worship, intentional healing, forgiveness, and everyday acts of faith, I discovered that we don’t have to stay victims of our pain—we can rise, rebuild, and even thrive.
My message is rooted in personal testimony and grounded in unshakable faith. Whether I’m writing, speaking, or walking alongside other survivors in my Higher Grounds Ministry, my heart is always the same: to create space for God to meet people right where they are—in the middle of the mess, the sorrow, the silence—and lead them gently toward restoration.
I believe in the power of voices lifted and shofars sounded in worship, feet grounded in creation, hearts retrained by truth, and lives transformed by gratitude. I believe in sitting at the kitchen table with God, in raising sons who walk in wholeness, and in holding space for others to heal.
If you’ve ever known hardship, grief, trauma, or loss—and longed for a way forward—my story is proof that there is one. There is life beyond the valley. There is beauty after the breaking. And there is always, always higher ground ahead.
Welcome, friend. I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re looking for resources, I encourage you to check out my free devotional, "Up To Higher Grounds," designed to uplift and support those on the journey of healing. Together, we can find strength and hope, even in the midst of being a widow or facing any loss.
