Restoring Hearts Blog

Taming the Monster of Rejection

“Rejection is ‘a message that’s sent to the core of who we are causing us to believe lies about ourselves, others, and God.’” Lysa...

Benevolent Detachment

“Over time I’ve found no better practice to help clear out my cluttered soul than the practice of benevolent detachment.” John Eldredge...

Deepening Your Attachment to God

“As with any relationship, our relationship with God begins and is maintained via the process of attachment.” Dr. Curt Thompson Our...

Six Reasons Why We Want to Listen to God's Voice

“Learning to hear God’s voice is the single most important thing you will ever learn to do.” Pete Greig We’re commanded in Deuteronomy...

Healthy Attachment to God Part Two

“He [God] is the one by whom we are ultimately hoping to be found, to be seen, soothed, and made safe and secure.” Dr. Curt Thompson Last...

Healthy Attachment to God Part One

“Our need to be seen, soothed, safe, and secure never stops.” Dr. Curt Thompson Much of our trauma, shame, judgments, and vows that keep...

One Word Changes Everything

“The willingness to obey every word from God is critical to hearing God speak.” Henry Blackaby Words are important, especially those from...

The Relationship Between Trust and Freedom

“True and absolute freedom is only found in the presence of God.” A.W. Tozer For weeks I was waking up around three in the morning,...