I'd like to start this post with some good news. We live in a time when we know more about how trauma impacts the brain and changes the way we people connect in relationship with others. I have another piece of good news because we understand trauma's impacts better than ever before, we are equipped [...]
Category: Church
March 2019 Webcast
One of the great privileges we've had the last few years has been traveling to churches across the country to train them in trauma, its impacts, and how it molds behavior. That is why we are so excited about our upcoming webcast. This March, we're going to make this 3-hour training available online. Click on [...]
Learning to Trust
I really thought I trusted God. I have seen His faithfulness. I have experienced His love. He shows up every day when I need Him most. But faith is hard when you can't see the steps in front of you. Lately, I feel like I can't even see a staircase. I know it is there, [...]
It’s Time to Step Up
Imagine a foster family shows up to your weekly Bible study with a couple extra kids in tow. You, half-jokingly, call the family crazy for adding more kids. "Are you trying to start your own sports team?" you joke. Then your curiosity sets in and you proceed to ask lots of questions: "What happened to their [...]
That’s My King
Playing this video on Easter Sunday is a tradition at our church. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upGCMl_b0n4
We Don’t Need More Rules, We Need Better People
We live in a world with too many rules, and I don’t think that many people would disagree with me. We are reminded daily that someone (person or entity) has taken it upon themselves to determine what is best for the rest of us. I guess that’s OK if you like being micromanaged, but I [...]
Creating a Healthy Adoption Culture in Your Church
About a minute into the greatest sermon ever preached Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world. I know, big responsibility is placed on us in that moment. I think that a way for our churches to be the light of the world is by embracing the ministry of adoption and foster [...]