The Body Keeps the Score has become the “Grand Unifying Theory” that trauma is the root of all behavioral, interpersonal, health, and social problems. How are Christians to think of trauma and suffering?
I sat on a psychologist’s couch every week for about six years as I processed some of the most difficult battles of my life. Every week, I would talk about my overwhelming feelings of sadness and loss, wondering if I… Read More »Why Biblical Counselling Is the Only True Solution for the Human Heart
We have struggled for many years to have children of our own. About a year ago, we realised that it might not be God’s plan for us to be parents, and so the grieving process began. As another Mother’s Day approached with empty arms, I knew I could not go through life like this, worshipping motherhood instead of Jesus Christ. I did not want to be sad, desperate and jealous. The bitterness in my heart threatened to smother me, but I had no idea how to stop feeling this way. Yet I also knew that I could not change my heart on my own. What was impossible for me was possible for God.
Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory captured global attention for its practical advice on handling relationships and setting boundaries. As followers of Jesus Christ, we should use his Word as our authority when evaluating every new trend we encounter. Let’s unpack what the Bible has to say about this theory.
We’ve made it to Christmas! We’ve survived the battle of the malls, our credit cards are groaning, and our backs are aching as we open the last door of our Advent calendar. Hopefully, through this study, you have managed to… Read More »Advent Day 25 – Jesus
Do you suffer from the Christmas blues? You know the feeling – for a whole month you’ve been driving yourself and your family crazy to ensure that Christmas is the best one ever, and then the day arrives. Your table… Read More »Advent Day 24 – Joy
On day 23 of Gifts of Grace, we unwrap the precious gift of the promise of eternal life with Jesus. We are bombarded daily with answers to Jared Wilson’s existential question in this chapter: What does it mean to be… Read More »Advent Day 23 – Eternal Life
I think Jared Wilson is my kindred spirit as I open the gift on day 22 of Gifts of Grace. For most of my life, I believed I had to strive to be good enough, while, in reality, constantly falling… Read More »Advent Day 22 – Assurance
My job at Christmas, or any other festive event, is usually to be the party planner. I genuinely enjoy dreaming up new ideas to decorate the table and finding fun activities to entertain the guests. I’m usually exhausted before the… Read More »Advent Day 21 – Commissioning
Biblical priesthood is a crucial aspect of our faith. The priesthood of all believers is a glorious gift of the gospel we will open today on day 20 of Gifts of Grace. In the Old Testament God established the tribe… Read More »Advent Day 20 – Priesthood