“It was a quiet morning. The mist near the ocean was so thick. As I stood about 25 feet out on the sand on the ocean bed with the tide out, the reflection of the sun breaking through the mist was so beautiful and calming. For a brief moment, I felt as though a windowContinue reading “The Encounter”
Author Archives: theartofjodilynn
In The Community – To Live Ministry
At the heart of our community is a simple mission: meeting the immediate needs of families when life gets tough. Whether it’s providing gas cards, food cards, bedding, or sharing clothing that no longer fits, we believe in helping one family at a time. Our goal is to ease the burden so families can focusContinue reading “In The Community – To Live Ministry”
Biblical Life Coaching – To Live Ministry
2 Corinthians 3:16-17 NIV says, “But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” In one way or another, we are all looking for that freedom. Especially if the veil in our lives keeps usContinue reading “Biblical Life Coaching – To Live Ministry”
Anchored – To Live Ministry
Anchored is a course that lays the Biblical foundation for identity and self-worth defined by the Trinity: God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Anchored dives deeper into TBRI® Connecting Strategy-Mindfulness. From a faith-based perspective, it assists in answering the question, “What am I bringing to my relationships and my life?” Is my identity defined by the truth of myContinue reading “Anchored – To Live Ministry”
Making Sense of Your Worth – To Live Ministry
Everyone has a story. Making Sense of Your Worth is a beautiful space I am honored to walk with individuals to help them see what has been defining them For most people, that story defines your life. It was never meant to be that way. Without the presence of a loving, consistent, attuned caregiver, weContinue reading “Making Sense of Your Worth – To Live Ministry”
Trust-Based Relational Intervention® -To Live Ministry
TBRI® is a trauma-informed, evidence-based, holistic approach that brings healing through meeting the needs within the family unit. TBRI® provides a systematic approach to restoring the foundation for mental health. TBRI® came into my world because I am an adoptive mom. But what I didn’t know is that knowing and training in TBRI® would change everythingContinue reading “Trust-Based Relational Intervention® -To Live Ministry”
To Live Ministry – A Place To Live
A New Movement Is Rising In my work, I see a recurring theme: women raising children with special needs—often on their own. There’s no daycare for these kids, and even if such services existed, the funds simply aren’t there to make them accessible. Many of these women are working hard, doing the best they can,Continue reading “To Live Ministry – A Place To Live”
His Fragrance
I’ve been wondering more about who You are—the purity, the rawness of Your being,my Creator, the One who loves me completely,without conditions, without expectations. Each day I find myself longing for more of You,yearning to dwell in that sacred, intimate place.I wonder—what does Your fragrance hold?Is it one essence, or a symphony of all things?Continue reading “His Fragrance”
Finding Intimacy
“My beloved one, both handsome and winsome, you are pleasing beyond words. Our resting place is anointed and flourishing, like a green forest meadow bathed in light. Rafters of cedar branches are over our heads and balconies of pleasant-smelling pines.”Song of Songs 1:16-17 TPT
Earned secure
When I work with individuals and families, I talk a lot about attachment. It’s the foundation for how we navigate life. Everybody’s goal should be to achieve earned secure attachment—the capacity to give care, receive care, negotiate needs, and be ok with autonomous self. Personally, I’ve been working very hard on this for a veryContinue reading “Earned secure”