Holistic Christian Care
As we trust God with our hurt and pain, we not only find healing...we find HIM.
Counseling Women
HEART MIND BODY SOUL SPIRIT
Parts of
the Whole
The term Holistic is the idea that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole. The heart, mind, soul, body and spirit are not separate entities but integral parts of a unified whole person, made in the image of God. The following is an attempt to simplify and define the extremely complex.
(Definitions are compiled from Hebrew & Greek Lexicons/Word Studies as they are referenced in the Old and New Testament.)
"The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the innermost parts of his being." - Proverbs 20:27
HEART
The inner self of will, intentions, desires, and moral center.
SPIRIT
MIND
Revitalized and reborn through Christ; how we commune with God.
BODY
The physical place where the parts dwell. The temple of the Holy Spirit
SOUL
The living being which includes emotions.
The distinct identity, individual personality & psyche (“psychology”).
The thought life, intellect, critical thinking, understanding, and thorough reasoning.
Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
The heart, mind, soul, body, and spirit are all intricately connected—woven together in a way that reflects God’s intentional and beautiful design. Scripture makes it clear that each part of us is affected by sin and brokenness, and yet, each part is also touched by God’s healing and restoration.
Today, psychology and science are beginning to echo what God’s Word has always shown: we are whole beings, not separate systems. As Dr. Gabor Maté puts it, “The mind and body are inseparable... the emotional apparatus in the brain, the immune system, the hormonal system, and the nervous system are not even separate systems that are connected—they are one unit. Different manifestations of the same unit.”
This insight is key to understanding how circumstances, relationships, stress, and even our thoughts can affect every part of us. Emotional wounds can show up in the body. Physical illness can impact our mental and spiritual well-being. We truly are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139).
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Only God fully understands how each part of us is woven together—and only He knows the unique path to healing for each woman. In Him, we are seen, known, restored, redeemed, and made whole.