Is Encouragement Possible in the Deep Place of Loneliness?
Take courage. Loneliness need not have the last word. There is an antidote. You can conquer this insidious poison. Loneliness kills. Studies conducted over several decades were thorough; each concluded loneliness is bad for your health. Once loneliness takes root,...
Be My Valentine
Valentine’s is upon us. If you are single and like many people, you probably wish you had someone who makes you feel special. I remember Valentine’s Days when I was discouraged because I was alone. Have you had that experience? Being alone feels like something is...
Never Retired from Love: A Boomer’s Guide to Loving Millennials
Dear Boomer, God has gifted you in special ways and has taken you on a journey where your life experiences equip you to pray for, affirm, and even mentor a Millennial. It is a privilege to walk with another on life’s journey, but it is also a commitment that requires...
Your Brain is Lying to You
The Flight Response You are fearfully and wonderfully created. God made you to be sensitive to your environment so you can quickly respond to danger. The flight response is a healthy form of temporary survival where your reptilian brain takes over to keep you safe...
The Fight Response: Anger Will Not Protect You
STUCK IN THE FIGHT MODE Our focus today is the fight mode. To stand and fight in the face of danger is wise. But to become locked in the fight mode is foolish because it exposes you to danger. Saul, the first king of Israel, chose to embrace anger because it felt...About Barbara
Restoring dignity and hope to trauma survivors.
As a trauma survivor, Barbara finds joy in helping people experience healing and spiritual restoration.
