The journey of my yellow chair continues this time to the West Coast in California.
Everyone has a secret place with Him—whether they realize it or not. When you learn to quiet yourself and still your mind, He will take you there. In that space, He reveals the details of your connection with Him, offering a place of refuge when life feels overwhelming—a space where your soul, body, and spirit come into alignment.
It is an honor to walk alongside His Children and help them discover their true identity as a child of God: to be seen, heard, and valued by Him.
Visit Raivu Ministries at www.raivu.org to learn more about my work with families and individuals, “Building a community of people loving people- ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
I spend a lot of time in people’s homes, working one-on-one with families to implement Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). It’s a deeply relational process, and over time, something special happens—there’s a moment when I know I’ve been fully welcomed into their world. It’s subtle, but unmistakable. I’m no longer just a visitor; I’m part of the rhythm of their lives.
One evening, that moment came wrapped in a tiny hand offering me a Sour Patch Kids and a teenager leaping out of the shadows wearing a terrifying mask. I’ll admit it—I screamed very loudly. And then I laughed even harder.
That night wasn’t just about candy and costumes. It was about connection. It was about being invited into the messy, joyful, unpredictable reality of a family learning to love without conditions and live life more fully.
TBRI® isn’t just a framework—it’s a way of being. It’s about helping families discover how to love without expectations, how to regulate through frustration, and how to build trust one moment at a time. And sometimes, those moments come with a jump scare and a handful of sour candy.
I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to walk alongside families on this journey. Because healing happens in relationship—and sometimes, in laughter.
Visit Raivu Ministries at www.raivu.org to learn more about my work with families and individuals, “Building a community of people loving people- ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and valued.”
One of the greatest honors in my work is stepping into families’ homes and helping them implement Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). At its core, TBRI® is about healing relationships through connection, and it’s guided by three simple—but powerful—relational rules:
Stick Together
No Hurts
Have Fun
Recently, I had the joy of watching a family take on a deceptively simple challenge: building a tower using a deck of cards. What unfolded was more than just a game—it was a lesson in regulation, teamwork, and connection.
There were moments of frustration. The cards didn’t stack the way they hoped. Tempers flared. But something beautiful happened too: laughter broke through. The family began to lean on each other, problem-solve together, and find joy in the process—not just the outcome.
Visit Raivu Ministries at www.raivu.org to learn more about my work with families and individuals, “Building a community of people loving people- ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and valued.”
I was introduced to a new form of art—quick sketches, simple designs filled in later. They’re not polished or perfect. They’re meant to capture an idea, a whisper, a moment. And I’ve found that the thoughts the Holy Spirit gives me are best caught this way—before they drift away.
There was a time when I was the least of these.
My world was imploding. I didn’t know what to do. Some days, it was hard to breathe. Everything I knew was gone. Everything I longed for—finished. What I thought was truth… in some ways, it was. But in many ways, it wasn’t. I was living in a reality I had created, shaped by what I knew. There was truth in that time, but I didn’t yet have the right words for it.
In those early days, I had a dear friend who walked with me. I miss her. Her kindness. Her willingness to just let me cry—sometimes right there in the middle of the aisle at Walmart. She didn’t try to fix it. She just let me cry. And it was exactly what I needed.
I’m grateful for her.
These sketches—these moments—are my way of remembering. Of honoring the journey. Of listening to the Spirit. They’re not just art. They’re prayers. They’re pieces of His grace, His Character, His Love.
My favorite place to be on the living room floor helping families learn a new way “to live” teaching them TBRI®️🤎
Visit Raivu Ministries at www.raivu.org to learn more about my work with families and individuals, “Building a community of people loving people- ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and valued.”
I first saw her near the ocean. At first, I walked past her, heading toward some shade to enjoy my cool cup of coffee. As I sat with friends, engaged in conversation, I couldn’t shake the echo of the story of the Good Samaritan—how so many passed by the one in need. And that’s exactly what was happening. Everyone was walking past her.
After finishing my coffee, I felt compelled to approach her. I asked if I could sit down, and she replied, “Yes, if you’d like to.” I asked her name, and she said, “Meekel—the feminine form of Michael in French.”
I asked if I could pray with her. She said, “Yes, if you’d like to—but do you mind if I keep eating?” I assured her it was perfectly fine. As I prayed, she remained kind and polite. I tried to encourage her, reminding her that everyone has a story. I shared a bit of my own—some of the difficult things I’ve faced.
Her eyes were a deep, piercing brown, filled with kindness and a hint of water filling them. She thanked me for sharing and then quoted Matthew 19:30, “But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.”
What struck me most was that just hours earlier, I had finished reading my daily devotional—and the final verse I read was that exact passage: Matthew 19:30.
I approached her because I want to live out the words of Scripture. But on that day, I believe she had something to offer me, my gentle reminder that I am known to Him.
“Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” — Hebrews 13:1–2
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I don’t know where you’re from and you don’t know where I’m from. I don’t know where you’ve been and you don’t know where I’m going. You see what you see based on where you’re from. The hidden things define what is ahead. I don’t decide for you when it’s time like you don’t decide for me when it’s time to go into the darkness to reveal what was done that’s defining your future. It’s our job to love without conditions, love without expectations and remember everybody has a story.
Visit Raivu Ministries at www.raivu.org to learn more about my work with families and individuals, “Building a community of people loving people- ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and valued.”
I wonder if you see what I see in this beautiful smiling child. She has a tenderness in her soul and confidence and trust that is growing. I love how she displayed her work in her family project for family rules. Her story matters.
This is one of the places that I truly get to say “I love my job and I am so honored I get to walk with families bringing hope.
Visit Raivu Ministries at www.raivu.org to learn more about my work with families and individuals, “Building a community of people loving people- ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
The Art of Jodi Lynn 