Arlene E.Valentyn Pastoral Counsellor

24/06/2026

The Harmony of the Masculine and Feminine Within.

"So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them."— Genesis 1:27

When we read these familiar words in Genesis, our minds often move immediately to the creation of man and woman as biological beings. Yet perhaps there is a deeper invitation hidden within this sacred text—an invitation to discover the fullness of what it means to bear the image of God.

To be created in His image is not merely to possess a human body. It is to reflect His character, His nature, and His divine attributes. And throughout Scripture we encounter qualities within God that we often describe as both masculine and feminine: strength and tenderness, justice and mercy, authority and compassion, courage and nurture.

The image of God is not diminished by these qualities working together. It is revealed through their harmony.

“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” — Genesis 1:27. When we read these familiar words in Genesis, our minds often…

26/01/2026

How do people change? (ask from a counsellor's point of view) If you think that change comes to people by means of a supernatural event you are placing change beyond the reach of human capabilities. In that case nobody would ever be able to change - and so nobody would be responsible for the changes and the spiritual growth in his or her life.
It becomes God's responsibility and it only remains for the advisor to see to it that prayers are said for the person. Alternatively the person learns to pray to God for change in his or her spiritual life.

SOMEONE'S LIFE CHANGES WHEN HIS OR HER PERMANENT INTERACTIONAL STRUCTURES (attitudes, values and self-image) CHANGE. FOR THIS THE MOST IMPORTANT STIMULATION IS CHANGE IN HIS OR HER PATTERNS OF THOUGHT. (Rom. 12:1-2) The Bible.

06/01/2026

Holistic Healing: Where Inner Balance Restores the Whole Person

True healing is holistic. It begins within and is reflected through the body.
Across ancient wisdom and modern insight, we see a consistent truth: inner balance between masculine and feminine qualities shapes our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
The masculine aspect brings structure, action, logic, and protection. The feminine aspect brings intuition, receptivity, compassion, and nurturing. When one dominates or is suppressed, imbalance often shows up—not only in our emotions, but in our bodies.

The body itself mirrors this truth. The left and right sides are subtly different, and recurring tension, pain, or fatigue on one side can signal inner imbalance. Healing often begins not by forcing change, but by paying attention—listening to the body, honoring its signals, and gently restoring equilibrium.

Holistic healing does not ask us to choose between strength and tenderness, logic and intuition, action and rest. It invites us to integrate them. When inner masculine and feminine energies work together, the body finds rhythm, the heart finds peace, and life begins to flow with greater wholeness.

Healing happens when what is divided within us is brought back into harmony.