by Teresa Marie Walters | Dec 6, 2020 | Christian Faith, Family Systems, Relational Health, Spirituality, Strong Families
One of the most troubling trends I see in the American family is the elevating of the parent-child relationship above that of the marital relationship. This trend has resulted in a usurping of the marital bond’s priority or covenant bond and a lessening of the value...
by Teresa Marie Walters | Apr 18, 2020 | Christian Faith, Family Systems, Healthy Living, Relational Health, Strong Families
The intact family unit is under attack. As more and more couples succumb to the pressures of modern society and cultural correctness, the traditional family system is systemically being redefined and restructured. Harried lifestyles and shifts in basic value...
by Teresa Marie Walters | Apr 16, 2020 | Alternative Mental Health Model, Christian Faith, Emotional Health, Trauma
For a country attempting to collectively catch its breath, even subtle signs of hope are a welcome relief. These moments of optimism restore confidence and allow people to forge a new vision of life and the future. As the nation begins to jointly exhale and entertain...
by Teresa Marie Walters | Apr 4, 2020 | Alternative Mental Health Model, Child Abuse and Neglect, Christian Faith, Trauma
There are times in life when words fail us. This can be especially true for people who have experienced some type of traumatic event. The loss of a loved one, an unexpected accident, a devastating diagnosis or inflicted harm can render even the most resilient person...
by Teresa Marie Walters | Apr 1, 2020 | Christian Faith, Spirituality
In the past few weeks, we have seen fear and panic on full display. Empty store shelves speak of the collective concerns people have of being without essential products, necessities, and familiar comforts. In the midst of this current crisis, it seems as though the...
by Teresa Marie Walters | Mar 13, 2020 | Christian Faith, Spirituality
The book of Hebrews begins with a wonderfully descriptive statement about the Lordship of Christ. To quote from the Amplified Bible, He (Christ) is … “the sole expression of the glory of God [the Light-being, the out-raying or radiance of the divine], and He is...