The term “generational cycles” is rising in popularity in our society along with the topics of mental and emotional health. A generational cycle in its simplest form is something that is passed from one generation to the next.

We are called to be cycle breakers. We are powerful people who hold the authority to change the trajectory of our lives and the lives of future generations with just one “yes.” 

More often than not, when we look at our lives, our past, present, and future, it’s extremely easy to become overwhelmed. We see all the mess and we think, “This is going to take forever to clean up.” But, the truth of the matter is healing is simple.

Jesus’ death on the cross and the resurrection from the grave was for us. He chose a sinner's death that he didn’t deserve so we could be made whole in every way. He paid the ultimate price so that we wouldn’t have to. He paved the way for our freedom.

By nature, we are sociable beings and we need relationships to survive. When we lack connection, we actually live in deficiency!

People who have healthy relationships are more likely to thrive in every aspect of life. Meaningful connection, whether it’s social, emotional, or psychological, is a key factor in influencing our overall health.

“Two people are better than one, for they can help each other succeed…A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” -Ecclesiastes 4:9,12

We weren’t meant to do life on our own. We need the Lord and we need people! Relationships are all around us and are a part of the life God created us to live. Navigating relationships and strengthening our connections can be tricky. Here are 4 tools you can use to build and cultivate healthy relationships in your life.

“A thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and life abundantly.” -John 10:10

Jesus died on the cross for us to experience the fullness of life and the freedom He always intended for us. Abundance is our inheritance as sons and daughters of the King.

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with Jesus. After all, it is what brought us to Him! Having faith in Jesus enables us to trust Him with the ins and outs of our everyday lives and in every circumstance.

Life is ever-changing and every season looks different. What does it mean for us when it’s harder to trust and our faith is wavering?

We live in a world that is constantly on the go. We are busier (and more stressed) than ever before.

Learning HOW to rest is essential to our overall mental, emotional, and physical health. We’re all familiar with the IDEA of rest, but what does it truly mean to rest and how can we do it well?

Emotional intelligence is the ability to process and manage one’s own emotions. Though a newly discussed topic, it is extremely important in our overall well-being.

By developing our self-awareness and learning how to process our emotions, we can live fully in joy, wholeness, and freedom.

Sozo is the heart of what we do here at the T.C. Appearing 110 times in the New Testament, it’s a Greek word that means, “saved, healed, and delivered.” It isn’t just partial healing. It’s healing us entirely. Inside and out.

We all want healthy relationships. Understanding the difference between interdependent and codependent relationships can help us build the connections we desire.

Attachment styles are key pieces in navigating relationships. Knowing and understanding your main attachment style can help you to better understand yourself and help you to build healthier, deeper, and longer-lasting connections. 

We live in the most fatherless generation of all time. Fathers have turned their backs on their wives and children and are leaving to never return.

It’s time to change the narrative of the modern family and fulfill the Malachi 4:6 mandate God has set out before us. How can we be a catalyst for change in this world?

Change is all around us. Everyone is navigating some sort of transition or another. Whether it’s changing a job, marriage, moving to a new place, the loss of a loved one, or the birth of a new baby, life is always moving.

Transition and change can be difficult, but it’s also a really beautiful thing. It’s important that as life moves we move with it.

Grief is a normal part of the human experience. Our lives are ever-changing, moving, and transitioning, with loss being a pivotal catalyst for that change.

Whether you’re mourning the loss of a person, a job, a season, or a dream, it’s essential that you go through the process of grieving. This complex process of emotions can and should draw you closer to the Father.

Boundaries are key to maintaining strong, healthy connections in our relationships. They come easier to some than others but are necessary for everyone. 

Just like boundaries in the physical tell you where you can and cannot go, emotional boundaries in relationships are there to define what the limits and expectations are of everyone involved.

Connection is a vital part of our lives. We weren’t created to do life disconnected or apart from other people. That goes for children, too.

Children value and need connection just as much as adults, but they need help expressing that need and getting that need met. It’s important that as parents we foster deep, meaningful connection with our children so that as they grow up, they grow up knowing they’re valued, seen, and heard.