Basics Of Life

How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime

Post author:Tom Kaastra
Post published:01/18/2021
Post category:(07) The Medicine of Life Mental Health Monday

In his New York Times, best-selling book, The Body Keeps Score, Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk observes: One does not have to be a combat soldier, or visit a…

The Purpose of the Basics – “Train / Instruct Everyone in This Way of Life”

Post author:Tom Kaastra
Post published:01/13/2021
Post category:(00) Overview

Jesus gave this charge: God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them…

A Prayer for Your Consideration

Post author:Tom Kaastra
Post published:01/12/2021
Post category:(08) The Maintenance of Life

Uncommon Prayer - Kenneth G. Phifer Almighty God, I know so little of what love in its fullness can be. My love is so marred by jealously, scarred by envy,…

CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU

Post author:Tom Kaastra
Post published:01/06/2021
Post category:(02) The Maker of Life

CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU God, the Eternal One, has always thought about you. You saw who you created me to be BEFORE I became me. (Psalm 139:16) I…

Jesus Came to Destroy the Devil’s Work

Post author:Tom Kaastra
Post published:12/23/2020
Post category:(01) The Manual of Life Advent

The Son of God came to destroy the devil’s work. 1 John 3:8 "Divine love is the energy that brought the universe into being." (Evolving in Love) EG. The Artist…