How to Forgive Yourself
July 29, 2024
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For everyone who has felt guilty for far too long: here is how to forgive yourself, including troubleshooting.
Untangle Your Emotions
May 7, 2024
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Emotions are neither tame nor convenient but ignoring them is detrimental. Instead, being emotionally honest can foster deep community.
Forgiving is Possible
December 9, 2023
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Jesus commands us to forgive and He supplies the grace to make it possible. Here are some helpful suggestions for working toward forgiveness.
Forgiveness versus Boundaries
November 8, 2023
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What is the difference between forgiveness and boundaries? Are we supposed to forgive everyone everything? What about abusive situations?
Debriefing Covid-19
August 26, 2023
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Covid-19 shook us, but not for the last time. If we can work through our immature responses, we will be more grounded for life’s next trial.
Book Review: This Side of Perfect
March 24, 2023
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How does God turn grief into glory? Allison Brost’s story of losing her 5-week-old son is one powerful example.
Fighting Fear
February 8, 2023
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Her heart pounded as she answered the phone. Was the cancer back? Fear is a natural response, but Christians do not have to stay afraid.
Navigating the Drudgery of Discouragement
November 16, 2022
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That deflated experience known as discouragement will come, but it doesn’t have to stay. We can become encouraged – enheartened – once again.
Permission To Have Your Needs Met
November 2, 2022
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Awareness of your needs and how to get them fulfilled is essential for vibrant living. Sometimes you just need to hear you have permission.
Shedding Shame
October 18, 2022
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Shame does not have to hold us back from a full life. We can learn how to walk in relational freedom instead.
It’s Okay to Disappoint People
August 8, 2022
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If you’re like me you find it hard to disappoint people. But that has got to change – and it does as we receive God’s grace for ourselves.
Grieving in the Good Times?
December 14, 2020
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You’re supposed to be happy. You’ve waited for so long to graduate, to move houses, to get married. So why the overwhelming sadness?
So You’re Not Where You Wanted To Be
November 30, 2020
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Goals are good, but the unexpected still happens. How do we deal with that? We start by accepting our reality and wrestling with our desires before God.
Capacities Change with Seasons
November 18, 2020
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If we can understand how our current personal season affects our capacity, we can adjust our expectations accordingly and make the most of the season we are in without unnecessary frustration and disappointment.
Guilt: Conviction or Condemnation?
November 2, 2020
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When is guilt healthy and when is it not? How do you deal with false guilt? Understanding the difference between conviction and condemnation is crucial for living guilt-free.
