I’ve Stopped Chasing Chaos
I don’t chase chaos anymore. Peace isn’t strange now—it’s steady. Familiar, even. I didn’t think I’d ever say that. #FaithInTheFog #dailyinspiration #trustthecalm
In His Presence
I think we sometimes forget that through the Holy Spirit we have access to the Lord all the time. As my granddaughter told me a few years ago, “God isn’t a feeling. He just is.”
Grab Hold of Something Sturdy
When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up.Psalm 94:18 We all have times when we feel physically unsteady and we reach for something to prevent a fall. If we reach for something sturdy, we don’t fall. However, if we reach for a movable object, we’ll likely tumble to the…
I’m Not One of “Those People”?
Sometimes I still struggle with asking for help because I don’t want to be a burden or I think my needs aren’t important, but I also struggle with self-reliance. Because I grew up in an abusive home, I learned early that I couldn’t rely on anyone for help.
Learning Brain vs Survival Brain
In the video, Dr. Ham excellently explains the impact of trauma on learning. While his intended audience is teachers, the points apply to survivors of childhood trauma.