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The Spiritual Side of Relational Trauma

This post contains affiliate links. You may see full disclosure here. Body|Soul|Spirit Humans are incredibly complex beings. We were created with an intricate body made up of amazing parts and systems. Inside this body lives a soul comprised of mind, will, and emotions, and a spirit in which resides our deepest meaning, purpose, and eternal selves. All of these parts are beautifully interconnected inside the breathtaking… Read More »The Spiritual Side of Relational Trauma

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The Importance of Forgiveness in Healing Trauma

When a deep injury is done to us, we never heal until we forgive. –Nelson Mandela Parenting children from hard places is difficult for many reasons, but one of the most challenging parts is living with the behaviors, wounds, and pain in our children that are a result of the abuse of someone else. We live in the aftermath and it isn’t pretty. The wounds… Read More »The Importance of Forgiveness in Healing Trauma

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7 Ways the Church can Support Adoptive and Foster Families

Supporting Adoptive and Foster Families With around 400,000 children in the U.S. Foster Care system (source), there is a huge need for Christian families to adopt or foster these waiting children. However, adopting and fostering is a big decision, and not everyone is able or equipped to adopt or foster for various reasons. You may have health issues, your home doesn’t meet the requirements, or… Read More »7 Ways the Church can Support Adoptive and Foster Families

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Spiritual Affirmations for Your Children {with printable}

Nurturing the soul Sometimes it’s easy to get so focused on nurturing our children physically and emotionally that we forget how important it is to nurture their souls! It’s essential for all children to be affirmed with truth, but even more so for children from hard places. People who have experienced trauma often develop low self-esteem, have a negative self-image, and feel terribly insignificant. These beliefs… Read More »Spiritual Affirmations for Your Children {with printable}