You're sitting in the parking lot, and you can't make yourself go inside. Your hands grip the steering wheel a little tighter than they should. The tightness in your chest won't ease. Maybe your heart is racing, or maybe you just feel… numb. It's Sunday morning, and this is supposed to be the place where you feel closest to God....[ read more ]
It's Sunday morning. Your spouse is getting ready for church, and you feel your stomach drop. Or maybe it's the opposite. You want to go, and your partner won't even look at you when you mention it. The tension is thick, but neither of you says anything. You just avoid it. But, let me be honest. Church hurt doesn't stay...[ read more ]
Spiritual trauma can be difficult to name. But if you’ve experienced it, you know how deeply it can shape your life. I’ve worked with clients who’ve been told that their worth depends on obedience. Others who’ve been discouraged from trusting their own thoughts or feelings. Some who still carry fear, not just of people, but of God’s judgment. For many,...[ read more ]