I’m finishing up my doctorate program in Christian Counseling and Psychology, and while studying, the mention of the hydrologic cycle (we learned about it in 3rd grade) got me thinking. As I ...
Seeds of Encouragement
God Moves When We Do: Trusting Him at the Edge of the Unknown
Some seasons feel like you’re standing at the edge of something you can’t quite cross. You’ve prayed for direction.You’ve done the journaling.You’ve cried through the “I’m tired but still ...
It Was Just a Trigger—But That’s Not the Whole Story
You Weren’t Overreacting. You Were Triggered. That moment felt bigger than it should’ve. A silence that stretched too long. A message left unread. A shift in someone’s tone. Suddenly, ...
Cake or Control? When Care Quietly Crosses the Line
I was watching one of my favorite shows the other day—Watson, the new CBS series with Morris Chestnut—and one scene took me by surprise.(watch it here on CBS )In the episode, a well-meaning doctor ...
7 Types of People-Pleasing: Which One is Silencing Your True Self?
This blog came about after realizing how many people truly dislike the term people-pleaser. The more I think about it, the more I understand why. There’s an underlying tone of powerlessness, as if it ...
Why Individuals Feel Emotionally Unsafe in Relationships
Ever found yourself holding your breath before bringing up something important? Or maybe you’ve learned to bite your tongue because past experiences have taught you that speaking up leads to ...