Christian Counseling Blog

Before he died, a mentor of mine used to notice out loud how many people feel pressured to “look saved.” I found that to be a clever summary for a common experience.  He was referring to the inarticulate drive we feel to look like

First responders – these brave men and women walk a road that few dare to tread. When others run away, they rush toward chaos, toward flames, toward sirens screaming in the night. They carry the weight of others’ worst days, sit with the broken-hearted,

“God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken cloudsto give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. It isthe broken alabaster box that givesforth perfume.” – Vance Havner Understanding Trauma and Its Effects on the

Trauma impacts how we view ourselves, our spouses, and the world around us. It can lead to feelings of unworthiness, fear of intimacy, and difficulty trusting others. When left unresolved, trauma can affect emotional regulation, making it hard to manage stress and negative emotions,

“Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it” (Rafiki, The Lion King)” As I survey the garden of my heart over this last year, I see a mixed crop: