by Dr Teresa M Walters | Feb 7, 2026 | Abundant Life, Christian Faith, Personal Growth, Relationship with God, Spiritual Formation, Spirituality
Christian Redemption and Transformation: What the Jelly Roll Grammy Debate Reveals Public reaction to recent comments at the Grammys raised familiar questions about Christian identity, transformation, and grace. This article explores why redemption is an...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Jan 29, 2026 | Abundant Life, Child Abuse and Neglect, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Regulation & Resilience, Health & Well-Being, Parenting, Relational Health, Spiritual Formation, Trauma & Adversity, Trauma Education
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 Dr Teresa M Walters | Jan 29, 2026 | Abundant Life, Christian Faith, Health & Well-Being, Personal Growth, Relationship with God, Spiritual Formation
In the past few days, those of us in the Midwest have seen fear and panic on full display (again). In a scene reminiscent of COVID shortages and hoarding behaviors, the recent snow and ice event quickly emptied local grocery store shelves. It has been a stark reminder...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Jan 27, 2026 | Abundant Life, Adult Child Estrangement, Blended Families, Family Systems, Health & Well-Being, Homemaking, Marriage Support, Parenting, Relational Health, Spiritual Formation
One of the most troubling trends I see in the American family is the elevation 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 Dr Teresa M Walters | Dec 15, 2025 | Abundant Life, Alternative Mental Health Models, Health & Well-Being, Personal Growth, Relational Health, Spiritual Formation
It’s an iconic scene. A sad and emotionally distressed Charlie Brown seeks psychiatric advice from Lucy, and Lucy, as any reasonable professional would, sets about trying to find a label to adequately categorize his symptoms. After running through a number of possible...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Jul 26, 2025 | Abundant Life, Differentiation & Emotional Maturity, Emotional Regulation & Resilience, Health & Well-Being, Personal Growth, Relationship with God, Spirituality
The Pressure to be Socially Acceptable We are a society obsessed with behavior…both the good and the bad. We applaud and esteem those who sacrifice themselves on the altar of work and accomplishment, and conversely, demean those who succumb to the pressure. We extol...
