Building on the Light
Focus Forward: You Deserve Life
How do we focus forward when we are struggling against burdens that would bury us in a pit of hopeless despair? How do we hold onto the belief that we truly deserve life?
So often, the trauma of abuse robs us of the dignity, hope, and love we both desire and deserve. Focusing forward as we work through our trauma can help us reclaim what was lost. The truth is that regardless of the burdens we carry, we are worth the effort to move forward.
Last year my friend, Danielle Morelli, shared this powerful truth: “You deserve life. You deserve dignity. You deserve a chance at hope and love.” Survivor Shift Episode 6
Más Christ
Lights, music, gift-giving, and often a little more kindness are at the center of the Christmas season. Recently, my granddaughter led a discussion in her youth group about the importance of keeping Christ in Christmas. After talk of favorite Christmas memories and crazy holiday schedules, she offered a rearranging of the word “Christmas”: Más Christ….
Reclaiming the Light
Focusing on the light as we work through the effects of trauma can free us from darkness and help us reclaim the light we thought we lost.
Giving It Forward—Join the Campaign!
Giving It Forward is about connection and reaching out in simple ways. Even when we feel empty—like we have nothing to give—getting outside ourselves has a way of filling our hearts.
Healing Trauma: Repairing Your Life’s Foundation
Building or remodeling a life is not an easy process. But no matter what we start with, we can build a full and light-filled life.
Live Life Fully: Embrace Every Adventure
Living life fully means taking each day as it comes and enjoying things along the way. Don’t wait to enjoy the things you love.