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How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Your Walk with God (Psychology + Bible Explained)

Many people don’t realize this until adulthood, but childhood trauma doesn’t stay in childhood—it quietly follows us into our faith. It shapes how we trust God, how safe prayer feels, how we respond to authority, and whether we believe God is close or distant. Psychology explains how early wounds form attachment patterns and survival responses, while the Bible reveals how God heals the broken places we learned to protect.

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Anger Isn’t the Problem: The Hidden Ways It Shows Up (Psychology + Bible Explained)

Anger isn’t always explosive. Sometimes it’s quiet, disguised as control, perfectionism, depression, emotional withdrawal, or chronic frustration. Many believers are taught to suppress anger instead of understanding it—labeling it as sinful rather than seeing it as a signal of deeper wounds, unmet needs, or unresolved pain.

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The Danger of Self-Reliance: How Depending on Yourself Blocks Obedience to God

Self-reliance is often praised as strength, maturity, and independence—but in the Christian life, it can quietly become one of the greatest barriers to obedience. Many believers don’t realize that depending on themselves, trusting their own understanding, or operating in survival mode can slowly replace trust in God. What starts as responsibility can turn into control.

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The Root of Instability: Why So Many Believers Struggle to Stay Steady in Their Walk With God

Instability isn’t just an emotional feeling — it’s a spiritual condition the Bible warns us about. Many believers love God yet still feel up-and-down, inconsistent, double-minded, or unable to remain steady in their walk. The truth is: instability always has a root, and until you expose it, your spiritual life will keep cycling through highs and lows. Whether it shows up as wavering faith, indecision, confusion, or constant discouragement, Scripture reveals that instability is often tied to deeper heart issues—misplaced identity, unresolved wounds, divided loyalty, or lack of foundation.

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My Childhood Homemade Beefaroni

ByShanika September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

This Homemade Beefaroni is a cozy, family-friendly dinner that takes the classic comfort food from Chef Boyardee to the next level. Made with tender ziti pasta, lean ground turkey (or beef), and a rich tomato sauce seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and Italian herbs, it’s a hearty dish that’s both flavorful and satisfying.