Category Archives: Journey of Healing

Harnessing Emotions for Resilience

This post highlights Gordon MacDonald’s insights from “A Resilient Life,” focusing on Chapter 22. I explain how trauma impacts resilience and the practice of managing emotions to increase personal growth. Striving for emotional awareness leads to healing and personal development.

Why “Believers” Grow Cold: Understanding the Disconnect

Followers of Christ may become distant in ministry and concern for others. This post emphasizes the importance of seeking God’s guidance and remaining in worship. It also touches upon attachment styles in relationships and their impact on how people relate to God: valuable insights for effective ministry and relationship building.

Heartless or Helpful? The Christian Call

This post emphasizes the importance of maintaining a relationship with God to avoid being heartless towards others. It highlights the dangers of neglecting worship, explores attachment styles in relationships, and encourages active listening and empathy. Ultimately, it calls for repentance and a return to one’s first love in Christ for deeper connections.

Healing Through Courage: Working Through Trauma and Shame

This post emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma, guilt, and shame while providing resources for healing. It encourages seeking assistance and using available tools to foster personal courage. The author advocates for an integrated approach to counseling rooted in both spiritual and psychological insights, highlighting God’s desire for healing and connection.

The Unhealed Wound: A Journey of Emotional Healing

Healing is a complex, personal journey marked by emotional wounds that may never fully heal. Inspired by Tolkien and Lewis, the post emphasizes that these scars can be burdens and symbols of love. Acknowledging pain while moving forward encourages growth and resilience, reminding us we’re not alone in our struggles.

Breaking Free from the Prison of Shame: A Faith Perspective

Tim Fletcher discusses how complex trauma can trap individuals in shame, fostering isolation. Dan Foster critiques how Christian communities often shun those with doubts, promoting shame instead of understanding. He stresses the importance of authentic relationships and healing. God’s grace offers a path to redemption and renewal, emphasizing community and acceptance.

Finding Strength in Suffering: A Journey with God

This posts discusses the journey of faith through suffering referencing Timothy Keller’s insights. It emphasizes the importance of finding meaning beyond personal happiness and encourages believers to share their stories within God’s overarching narrative. This post highlights the transformative power of Christ’s presence during trials.

Understanding Burnout: Signs and Spiritual Solutions

I discuss the impacts of burnout, particularly related to trauma and stressful work environments. Recovery involves seeking help and establishing effective boundaries to avoid future burnout.

Discerning Attachment Styles for Personal Growth

Healing comes through self-reflection and community support. Growth requires discerning personal patterns, fostering vulnerability, and establishing healthy relationships for emotional well-being.