The Bible gives us many pictures of messy, real relationships, and the story in Genesis of the two sisters Rachel and Leah one example. Their rivalry over their cousin Jacob, and over having children, led to a fractured relationship ...
Christian youth leaders have been called to love and serve the next generation. Unfortunately, many young people have experienced trauma that may profoundly affect their emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. A trauma-informed ...
Adopting a trauma-informed approach within a church is an ongoing journey of compassionately loving our neighbors, rather than a fixed state to be attained. This process necessitates a steadfast dedication to educating and equipping ...
When you hear the word “improv” you may think of the iconic TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? or the episode of The Office in which Michael Scott decides to take improv classes. Simply put, improv is a form of theater that ...
What if we could help every child flourish in the face of adversity and trauma? Join us as we speak with two staff members of Christian Heritage, a non-profit agency in Nebraska: Roy Baldwin (Executive Director) and Emma Sugita (Training ...
Mental health is something that affects us all. We each feel stress, anxiety, joy, and various other emotions that contribute to the state of our mental health. And while taking care of our mental health is vital to our overall well-being, ...
Trauma has a significant impact on both individuals and communities, including churches. As a pastor, you are uniquely positioned to help others who have experienced trauma—in a way that is both meaningful and honoring of their ...
It’s been one year since a precocious 8-year-old with a pile of blond hair, freckles and massive dimples (we once explored if a mini-marshmallow could fit inside—not quite) came to stay at our house.
Most often, we call ...
Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has worked in Sudan for more than 36 years but has temporarily suspended operations while fighting rages. Using only his first name for safety reasons, we hear from staffer Gamal, who ...
Since moving to the United States two decades ago, God has refined me, stripped me of expectations, and taught me to better trust Him. It was never what I dreamt of, but it has taught me to consistently live in the in-between space ...
