I recently attended a workshop on attachment presented by The Circle of Security. Our workshop consisted of learning about the importance of attachment in children and feelings of security within trusted relationships. Whether we are needing a safe haven to be comforted, or the courage to take risks, all of us need a sense of…
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Vision 21: Linking Systems of Care for Children and Youth Demonstration Project
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has received a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime at the Department of Justice. VDSS’ goal is to use this program to ensure that every child entering any of Virginia’s child-serving systems is assessed for victimization, provided comprehensive and coordinated services to fully address their needs. With…
The Pursuit of Less
The pursuit of less. I have typed and retyped this line. I started off listing monumental events and pursuits for the last three years, but, honestly, that annoyed me. I do it. The list of busy. We all do it because somehow hearing it makes us feel justified in our crazy town schedule. Deep inside…
Ezra Chapter 8: Time to refocus and take into account
There is a proverb from the Akan language of Ghana: Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi,” which translates as: “It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten. One word is used by the people to demonstrate the meaning: Sankofa Ezra assembled all the people and leaders at the…
Ethical Practices in Social Work
As a school social worker and L.C.S.W., an ethics course requirement exists for re-certification. After an online study of Ethics through NetCE, a colleague and I presented an ethics training course to the staff based on the information shared within the article. Below is the link to the PowerPoint to learn more about ethics in…
Even Then
Three men looked at fear and said, “Our God is able!” But… Even in the face of incredible odds that they would survive their punishment of a flaming furnace, they still knew their God is able: “But if he doesn’t, please understand, sir, that EVEN THEN we will never under any circumstance serve your gods…
Love is…
Love is patient love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always…
Holy Spirit Fire!
To witness the Spirit of God burning away the chafe in life and replacing it with joy and spiritual wisdom is a beauty to behold. Especially when it is my beautiful daughter. I praise God for His love and mercy. I love you, Anna ! Love, Dad (T. F. Lloyd) Above was a comment from…
Repentance and Renewal
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This post was written for me personally and for those who have come to me asking for prayer to be renewed. Take 5 minutes to offer a time of repentance and renewal by reading aloud or silently praying in your heart and mind. Another suggestion is to have communion as…
With a breath of kindness blow the chaff away….
God amazes and overwhelms me. His Word is filled with truth that confounds the wise. Some verses are so familiar that they have been quoted on souvenirs in the most unlikely places and shops. They sound profound, but do we truly practice them? God’s Word is not sentiment. God’s Word is to be practiced with…
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