In Part 1, I told the story of a thirty-second embrace before a conference session, a couple rushing home to a grieving family, and thirteen words from Colossians 1:17 that turned out to be inscribed inside a stranger's wedding band. Here is what that room taught me.
Read MoreBy the time a client reaches this point in our work, they've usually already separated two things without realizing it: the soul that needs forgiving, and the body that's been bracing through the wait and walking through the valley. One gets brought to church. The other gets brought to a doctor, if it gets brought anywhere at all. Scripture never actually divides them this way.
Read MoreScripture named this pattern centuries before "parentification" became a clinical term. A look at what God's Word, forty years of research, and the Christian counselors I trained under actually say — including where they disagree.
Read MoreThere's a particular shame in not being able to feel God's presence — as if not-feeling means not-believing. But the newest trauma research suggests the problem often isn't faith at all. It's a nervous system still forecasting danger in rooms that are actually safe. Here's what predictive processing gets right that the old "body keeps the score" model didn't — and what it means for anyone whose body won't cooperate with what their heart already believes.
Read MoreTears are not a sign of weakness—they reveal emotional intelligence, empathy, and a heart awake to God’s design. This article explores why crying is a strength, how emotional sensitivity supports healing and leadership, and how faith-based counseling helps you untangle overwhelming emotions. Learn why feeling deeply is a gift and how embracing your emotions can lead to spiritual and relational growth.
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