“As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.” ~Proverbs 27:19

Have you ever paused long enough to notice what your heart is trying to tell you? What story does reflection time reveal about your heart? 💭

Hi Neighbor,

In today’s bite-sized episode, we explore the power of reflection and why making space to pause can transform your parenting journey. Drawing from Proverbs 27:19, we consider how the heart reflects the person—and how intentional reflection can help adoptive parents move from fear and self-doubt toward clarity, courage, and hope. 🕊️

If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Will my child be okay?” or “Where did I go wrong?” this conversation invites you to step back, breathe, and allow reflection to reveal a more truthful story—one shaped by growth, endurance, and God’s faithfulness. 🤍

In this episode, you’ll hear:

🌿 Why reflection is essential for adoptive parents navigating fear, uncertainty, and fatigue 🪞 A simple, memorable framework using the word REFLECT (forwards and backwards) to guide your reflection time 🤲 How honest assessment—celebrating victories and acknowledging challenges, leads to growth 🕊️ The difference between healthy reflection and unhealthy dwelling on the past 🌅 How trials, when reflected on with intention, can strengthen your confidence for the future

Reflection is not about perfection. It is about perspective. It is about recognizing that even in trials, there are blessings, lessons, and evidence of strength you didn’t know you had. ✨

You are not alone in this journey. 🤝

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim

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Have you ever sensed in your body that you’ve reached your limit—before your mind was ready to admit it? 💭

Hi Neighbor,

In today’s episode, we slow down together and explore a truth many adoptive parents know deep down but rarely give themselves permission to embrace: your body often recognizes the need for stillness long before your mind accepts it. 🕊️

If you’re walking through a difficult season—feeling heavy, drained, or overwhelmed—this conversation is an invitation to pause, step back, and show yourself grace. 🤍

Drawing from Psalms 46 and 121, I share how God’s unchanging presence gives us permission to be still, even when our homes, our hearts, or the world around us feel chaotic. ✝️

In this episode, you’ll hear:

🌿 Why your body may be signaling that it’s time to slow down and be still

⚓ How Psalm 46:10 anchors us in God’s sovereignty during life’s storms

🌙 The comfort of knowing the One who watches over you never sleeps (Psalm 121)

📖 Practical examples of stillness: quiet walks to journaling to embracing silence

📝 A simple “Daily Doable” to help you create space for rest and reflection

Stillness is not weakness. It is trust. It is surrender. It is an anchor in the storm.

You are not alone in this journey. 🤝

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim

P.S. If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. Let’s have a one-on-one conversation where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey.

👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot. I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙

If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.

Have you ever faced a moment as a parent when everything changes in an instant? 💔

Hi Neighbor,

Today’s episode is a little different than what you’re used to hearing here. Like Episode 16, this is a t-shirt story—where something ordinary ends up carrying extraordinary meaning.

But while Episode 16 focused on a natural disaster, today’s story is deeply personal. It’s about a young girl and her battle with cancer—and a perspective that far exceeded her years.

Joining me today is my neighbor and brother Simon Harris. He’s going to share a story that has inspired my family and me, and I believe it will inspire you too.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

💪 How Kelsey faced cancer with courage beyond her years

👕 The story behind the T-shirts that became a symbol of hope

❤️ How her perspective influenced her parents and everyone she touched

🌟 Lessons on choosing joy and making a lasting impact, no matter the circumstances

Kelsey’s life reminds us that even in the hardest storms, perspective and joy can ripple far beyond what we ever imagine. 💖

Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.

Your Neighbor, Tim

P.S. See the T-Shirt inspired by her quote. And see Kelsey’s grave marker.

If you’ve ever felt lost trying to connect Scripture with the realities of adoption trauma, I’d love to walk alongside you. Let’s have a one-on-one conversation where we can talk through practical tools and Biblical encouragement for your journey.

👉 Send me an email at tim@anchorsofencouragement.com to grab your spot. I’d be honored to walk with you. 💙

If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.