5 Things that May Help Us In Our Grief and Trauma
There’s a lot of life to be lived in future iterations of ourselves.
There’s a lot of life to be lived in future iterations of ourselves.
When you have a set schedule, your mind knows when to focus and when to relax.
Addiction uses an unforgiving heart to secure a chain and yoke you to its darkness.
The journey from holding on so tight out of fear to letting go out of love- for you. The challenge of letting them make their decisions and accepting you have no control.
Praying the Word of God over our families strengthens our faith and develops patience and perseverance in us to endure our trials.
Real breakthrough begins when your body and spirit live in sync with God’s design
Finding the path God designed for you rather than following in the world’s footsteps requires attentiveness and a willingness to set our plan aside
When you get stuck, it’s usually because you’ve been carrying too much in your head for too long.
In the battle with anxiety and depression, our inward focus can become so narrow that we miss God’s presence.
I am placing myself in the center of God’s wisdom, kindness, compassion, love, and rest.
For all those who battled cancer valiantly and found victory on the other side.
The white space I had once taken for granted soon became a sacred place to grow, reflect, and connect with God.
Scripture tells us to guard our hearts- a gentle reminder to be mindful of our thoughts and emotions.
Taking a step back from the news, social media, and other outlets truly helped me to refresh.
That’s the demon I’ve wrestled with since I was 11 years old.
Years ago, I realized that when my happiness is slipping, I need to increase my generosity.
For all those who battled cancer valiantly and found victory on the other side.
The next time you feel the shift—that gap in your mood beginning to widen—think of Jesus.
I pray for an open heart to not only give love but to receive it as well.
Let’s look at our fears in the Light—the One who brings freedom, peace, and even joy even in the middle of circumstances that hurt and scare us.
I so quickly forget that the blue sky exists beyond the cloudy circumstances of my life.
The road to peace isn’t about perfect circumstances—it’s about choosing to trust God no matter what.
This episode is a reflection back to the time just before I began my recovery. There is anger, bitterness, pain, acceptance, and resolve here. I began to confront some hard truth within myself, and it was HARD! If you’re in that place, know you are not alone.
Looking ahead.
As we become able to use our emotions to better understand ourselves and to grow, we move toward achieving emotional freedom.
Understanding ourselves is not just beneficial; it’s essential for thriving in relationships and in our personal growth.
I can begin to work with my God-given system, as God brings healing in and through my whole being.
Right there with the praise music engulfing the sanctuary, tears spilled out of me, not just from fear—but from relief.
Recovery is possible! I will never doubt that. Our minds are stronger than any addiction, even substance use. The brain can be healed by new mindsets and thought patterns. Are you willing to do the work and be your own boss?
Your relationship with God guides you through sadness to a supernatural strength on the other side of loneliness.
If you are lost watching your loved one battling substance use, please take a great minute to remember 1) You’re not alone. 2) God has your back far better than anyone else 3) Peace is possible through Christ Jesus.
It is hope that we can go on living our lives while praying for those who are lost.
We must deliberately turn our brains away from the negative and focus on the positive to build up some strong brain pathways for hope and faith.
Margin is the buffer zone that allows us to breathe, reflect, and connect with God.
The Lord desires to see your loved one free from addiction and from a rebellious or disrespectful attitude.
In the hustle to achieve and influence, we might wrap ourselves in the facade of significance.
Who left who?
In those moments I know that the truth of who God is and what He is doing does not go away.
I am reminded daily that my worth is not tied to my productivity nor my ability to manage every detail flawlessly.
Enjoy and savor the moments, not rushing to get through them. “Stop and smell the roses.”
Losing weight and being healthy is a lifelong process of learning as you go, trying new things, and finding what works and what doesn’t.
Often, it is in our weaknesses and valley moments that God propels us to our next mission—our destiny.
It is never too late to recognize and to release the backlog of pain that we’ve carried from past seasons.
They know why you’ve made the choice to step away- they just don’t like it.
Recognize that going through difficult situations is taxing on your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
We are better off waking to the challenges the day ahead presents rather than bingeing Netflix.
We should remind ourselves that disengaging from damaging or dangerous behavior does not mean we are disconnecting from or abandoning our prodigal.
Those living in addiction are alive, but they’re not LIVING! Are you? This is a harsh truth. It’s not easy to go on with life when they’re stuck fighting chronic substance use. You have to choose how you’ll spend your days and time. You’re worth living!
God somehow uses it to become, at times, something beautiful. Something valuable.
You can be a Christian and still experience depression or live with a mental illness that causes severe depression.
Allow yourself the grace to not do things perfectly.
Alcohol contributes little to our lives, whereas, if we have a problem with it, it takes so much away.
Exercises to tone and strengthen your core without strain on your neck and back.
You are loved. In your mess, in your darkest moment, in your sin. You are loved and wanted. This episode talks about sin and our redemption. It talks about never being so far from God that He can’t reach you. Addiction is powerful, I get it, but it still doesn’t touch the power of God. So, give me a moment to explain why God loves people like you.
You didn’t cause this, you can’t control their choices, and you can’t cure the situation.
You are not alone in the fight—even when it feels like you are at times.
Healing is a natural process of the physical body when it is in balance and supported.
One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God does not abandon us in our darkest moments.
Today’s episode is a discussion of lost faith in the battle of recurrent trauma caused by addiction. Realigning our hope and heart with God and letting go can ignite our faith even though the situation doesn’t change. Living in peace through the warzone of addiction is possible when we hold on to Jesus and let go of the world.
Addiction can never control my heart; it may try, but it will always fail.
I can boldly and confidently say that God will use your adversity to accomplish His will and purpose for our lives.
Let me highly recommend that being kind to yourself as you go through hard times be at the forefront of your life.
Jesus is real and still in the business of redeeming our pain—but only if we let Him.
By developing healthy boundaries, one can slowly start to heal the hurt they’ve experienced from others.
In becoming co-dependent, we tend to lose ourselves to an addiction we never had. Breaking this cycle will allow your children to endure their consequences and release them to gain self-dependence.
Above all, God wanted me to know it was OK to live my life.
You can’t try and figure it out, you simply have to trust.
In part two of Jacque’s testimony, join us as she shares her life experiences, how the Lord has taught her through the various seasons of her life, and her encouragement for mamas in the trenches. Listen to hear more of Jackie’s nursing journey, how her sinful past affected her parenting and how she told her own children about her abortion.
Whether it’s the impending visit of a grandchild or a date night – something “different” can be such a mood lifter!
At that moment, something changed, and I realized I had to let go.
This episode is a reflection back to the time just before I began my recovery. There is anger, bitterness, pain, acceptance, and resolve here. I began to confront some hard truth within myself, and it was HARD! If you’re in that place, know you are not alone.
Hear Jacque share her journey through abortion and even assisting in abortion as a nurse. Hear how the Lord rescued her mightily and savingly. Our conversation was full of smiles and yes, even tears as we hear her beautiful story of God’s grace. Listen and be blessed!
Where I went wrong many times was pushing God away in the depression and letting the enemy win.
Recovery is possible! I will never doubt that. Our minds are stronger than any addiction, even substance use. The brain can be healed by new mindsets and thought patterns.
The tests that come about only make me stronger, drive me to my knees, and draw me closer to God.
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If you are lost watching your loved one battling substance use, please take a great minute to remember 1) You’re not alone. 2) God has your back far better than anyone else 3) Peace is possible through Christ Jesus.
Even while I sat with my back towards Him, eyes closed to the light, He remained.
Join us as we speak with Israel Wayne (FamilyRenewal.org) and address questions you or your family members may have about homeschooling. Listen to part two of a two-part series.
Despite our achievements and accumulations, a sense of fulfillment can often elude us.
We don’t know what a day may bring, but we do know God is good.
Who left who?
Join us as we speak with Israel Wayne (FamilyRenewal.org) and address questions you or your family members may have about homeschooling. Listen to part one of a two-part series.
To my friends and family combating cancer, you are heroes and have taught me to hold onto hope.
We want to ask for prayer or share a praise request with those closest to us, that’s part of friendship.
You cannot serve others effectively for the Kingdom of God if you are tired, grumpy, angry, or resentful.
Those living in addiction are alive, but they’re not LIVING! Are you? This is a harsh truth.
Jacque’s heart is breaking for our culture, where 4 out of 5 mothers use a bottle rather than breastfeeding. In this episode, we talk about the need to return to supporting the beauty of breastfeeding.
We are in the fight for our lives against addiction, and it is time to speak out and unwrap the stigma and judgment.
Join Anne in part two of our homeopathic conversation, where she shares how we can be prepared for the next wave of colds and flu. Hear the story of her husband’s sickness due to shedding. Plus, what are a few remedies that those that are just starting their homeopathic journey should begin to have on hand?
Remind yourself as many times as you need to that you are a child of the King.
This type of control is all about who has the power in the relationship.
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Considering addiction steals and destroys someone lost in the cycle, we forget how the tentacles of destruction reach family and friends.
Regardless of how far away your goal may seem, it all starts with a single step.
With growing concerns in the world, costs rising, and major supply chain issues, Jacque is proactively learning about homeopathy with the goal of being more independent of the allopathic medical system. One of Jacque’s desires as a grandmother with a growing family is to have confident young moms and ready remedies if there is no doctor.
Listen to the story of one young woman who was perfectly healthy before she had her Gardasil vaccine. Her journey and story as her health declined and she was diagnosed with Lyme is a warning to us of the importance of research.
As you lie there, distraught and wounded, a break in the clouds appears.
Trigger. It’s a word we fear for far too long. But we know the consequences of addiction. So, we walk on eggshells and stay silent. We fear everything.
Join us as we have a frank and informative discussion with Sydney Ross Singer (author of Dressed To Kill) on the dangers of the modern bra and other tight clothing.