Those same principles we covered last week apply to using fear well in community too! Listen for more here:

Fear Part Two

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kenneth Muhammad, a former inmate turned advocate for restorative justice in the Mid-South. Kenneth shares his transformative journey from incarceration to becoming a key figure in the movement for justice reform. Discover how his experiences have shaped his mission to promote healing, accountability, and positive change within the community. Join us for an inspiring conversation about redemption, resilience, and the power of restorative practices to create a more just and equitable society. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode!

Kenneth Muhammad is a former inmate turned advocate in restorative justice in the Mid-South

It can be a tall order to stay informed about traumatic events like the recent hurricane, determine how we can be helpful, and not become traumatized in the process. Click here to find out more!

BLOG TALK SPECIAL EDITION: Hurricanes Trauma Epigenetics & Healing

This week we dive into the implications of the sixth commandment, 'You shall not murder.' Far from being a simple prohibition, this commandment reveals a profound principle: every human life is sacred. We're challenged to see beyond mere behavior modification and embrace a transformative journey of the heart. The story of Samson serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating how unchecked anger can lead to destructive consequences. Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5 further illuminate this, showing us that anger, left unchecked, can be as damaging as murder itself. We're called to examine our hearts, interrupt cycles of anger, and actively pursue reconciliation. This message invites us to view every human interaction as laced with eternal significance, treating each person we encounter as bearing the image of God. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to cultivate a posture of humility and actively seek to transform enemies into friends, mirroring Christ's example of absorbing violence and returning love.

The Ten Commandments | Do Not Murder - Exodus 20:1-2, 13 - Clint Leavitt

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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with more than a quarter century of experience helping people unbox their lives from trauma, anxiety, relationship tangles, and coping with the neurobland, overboxed world.

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