Uncategorized – Hope for Wounded Hearts

In the previous blog the Adverse Childhood Experience test allowed us to see where we stand on the perspective of abuse. Now we will look at how entangled these issues become in our life. The idea that we were adversely affected by our childhood and therefore we aren’t responsible for the choices we make isContinue reading

What is your ACE Score

Way back on November 5th, I posted an article regarding those who struggle. Maybe you know a loved one or you yourself struggle and don’t really know why. This is a study that was done a number of years ago but seems to be bringing help to those who educate and care for children andContinue reading “What is your ACE Score”

Pain where we least expect it

A few years back I started a blog called “Hope for wounded hearts.” I have never shut the blog down since in the back of my mind I really wanted to write again. It has nothing to do with me thinking I am a great writer or that I have a wealth of knowledge toContinue reading “Pain where we least expect it”

Forgiveness

As I come to the end of the Mending the Soul books, I find myself struggling to get this written. Not because it is hard but because the truth in this chapter is so amazing and gives so much hope and speaks peace to wounded hearts. There is far more in the books than IContinue reading “Forgiveness”

Restoring Intimacy with God

Rebuilding Intimacy with God This is the second to the last blog that is directly related to the Mending the Soul book by Steven R Tracy. Since the blogs have been spread over weeks of time, a review of the points might be helpful. Following are the titles of each chapter to refresh our memories:Continue reading “Restoring Intimacy with God”

Facing the Brokenness

One of the most important things I have learned from the Mending the Soul book and work book, is facing the past.This is hard but so necessary. Since I have been available to help any that would like to go through the material, I find many who come close but really can’t quite putContinue reading “Facing the Brokenness”

Isolation

This blog post is about Isolation that so many feel because of abuse as well as their fallen sinful nature. It is self protection rather than God protection. It is something I have only come to understand in recent years. With this understanding comes the understanding of the damage done to the abused. Barriers areContinue reading “Isolation”

Overcoming Thoughts That Hurt

After writing last weeks post on Shame Good and Evil, I was blessed to hear a series on Revive our hearts by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth titled Overcoming the Curse of Words. She put into words so beautifully what I was hoping to convey. You can following this link to the first of a 5 dayContinue reading “Overcoming Thoughts That Hurt”

Shame Good & Evil

First let me apologize for the long gap in posting on my blog. Fall is a very busy time in this part of the world. It is very lovely so just say I have been enjoying all the blessings of the fall season. Shame is a very powerful emotion and because of that can beContinue reading “Shame Good & Evil”

The Abusive Family

Imagine a world were we told all the truth and there were no secrets. I am pretty sure none of us would like it , and things would be a lot different than they are now in all of our homes. We all have our “little” family secrets and as well personal secrets that weContinue reading “The Abusive Family”