The world can be a scary place, and any number of experiences can prove to be traumatic for a young child. Something Scary Happened by Darby A. Strickland helps children process their feelings after experiencing trauma and provides comfort through the story of a little lamb named Miles. Miles is a happy little lamb until something bad happens. All of a sudden, Miles feels like he is alone in a...
Solitude is the furnace of transformation. —Henri Nouwen, The Way of the Heart: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers Our next-door neighbor Jennifer often makes us pickles. They’re about as close to perfect as a pickle could possibly be. Last week she brought over a jar and told me not to open it for forty-eight hours. I stared at the thing on the counter and my mouth started...
When teenagers struggle with their mental health, it’s often hard to know why and how to help. Their difficulties could be due to a variety of reasons: harm done to them, choices they have made, inherent struggles and brokenness, and learned behavior (just to name a few). In any struggle, we want our kids to know they are not alone. The One who created them always goes with them, goes before...
In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host, Rush Witt, talks with Dr. Curtis Solomon. They dive into the hallmarks of the PTSD experience and key ways biblical counseling has been effective in helping those suffering from PTSD. They also touch on a fascinating historical perspective, discussing PTSD in the context of World War II and the lessons learned from that era. Timestamps: 1:50...
Many years ago, when my kids were still toddlers, a seasoned father of six told me, “I’m thankful for my children’s besetting sins.” What?!? The thought exploded in my brain. How could you possibly be thankful for the sins your children struggle with over months, years, or maybe even a lifetime? He explained that as hard as it was to see his kids mess up repeatedly, he had seen the Lord use those...
