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“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18 (ESV)
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From Ruins to Redemption: Why I’m Starting This Blog
If you’re here, welcome. Truly. I don’t believe in accidents — only divine appointments.
My name is Celeste, and I’ve lived through addiction, abuse, betrayal, loss, and hopelessness. For years, I felt like damaged goods. I thought I’d never be whole again. But Jesus met me in the wreckage and began rebuilding me — piece by piece, heart by heart. That’s why I created Grace in the Ruins.
This blog isn’t about having it all together. It’s about being honest, raw, and real — and pointing back to the One who never gave up on me. Here, I’ll be sharing parts of my story — from the darkest moments to the small daily victories — and how God’s grace carried me through it all.
I’ll go into more detail over time, but for now, I just want you to know: you’re not alone. Healing is possible. Hope is alive. And your story doesn’t end in the ruins.
Let’s walk this road of redemption together.
With grace,
Celeste
Weekly Blogs
Overcoming the Impossible: Remaining Sober Against All Odds
Aug 2025
Yes Jesus comes for all. Read my real raw testimony here. Drugs, Abuse, Addiction it has it all. If God can redeem me He can redeem you too.
The Truth About Being “Too Far Gone”
Aug 2025
The enemy loves to whisper lies to people trapped in addiction and dealing:
“You’ve messed up too much. God won’t forgive you. There’s no way out.”
Here’s the truth: Jesus died for people exactly like us. He died for the drug dealer, the addict, the broken, and the ashamed. There is no sin too big for the cross.
No Matter How Many Times You Fall Get Back Up
Oct 2025
Even if you believe Jesus is Lord and have repented of your sins it doesn’t mean the road ahead will be easy. I have fallen into sin over and over again this is human nature. Jesus asks us to turn away from our sin to pick up our cross daily and follow Him. He says that those that recognize and turn away from their offenses will surely live.
Overcoming My Fear of Being Deemed “Religious”
Sept 2025
Have you ever felt alone? I mean truly alone like you didn’t have a single person on your side well I have good news for you. You have someone who wants to always be on your side.
Sept 2025
Even amidst the struggle whether that is abuse, addiction, grief, loss, and/or mental illness, God is always with you. Whether you choose to accept Him or not is up to you but He is always waiting, pursuing you even when you are in the darkness. He is the light at the end of the tunnel.
