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?
Read moreGoals 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.
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreWhen 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.
Read moreWhy is it that hurtful comments seem to stick in our minds more than encouraging words? Perhaps it’s because we already believe a lie about ourselves.
Read moreAssertive communication is necessary for being in authentic relationship. We can learn to confront issues kindly and clearly through these practical strategies.
Read moreIt is a misconception that Christians should always be “nice” and yield to the preferences of another. Read on for motivation and practical steps for establishing and communicating healthy boundaries.
Read moreWhile there is no recipe for making a perfect decision, there are practical tips for the process. These include framing the decision, incorporating intuition and emotions, considering motives, and including other people.
Read moreIt is possible to live from a place of peace amidst suffering and evil. Remember: suffering is part of life; God is not perturbed; He is good; He redeems our suffering; and He will somehow be glorified through everything.
Read moreFeeling overwhelmed robs us of peace and joy. We can learn to recognise when we feel overwhelmed and take concrete actions to help us feel more in control. And we don’t have to do it alone.
Read moreUnconditional love can’t have any conditions. We can’t just love ourselves one day when we lose a few pounds, or stop acting weirdly in social settings. We have got to accept ourselves as we are. Here is how…
Read moreAs curators of our hearts, we have a responsibility to keep them soft. We can’t allow offenses or our own protective mechanisms to build up and become normal.
Read moreOur insecure compulsions tend to act against our deepest desire to be fully known and fully loved. What if we could lay them aside and shift our focus to being amazed by God instead of obsessing over ourselves?
Read moreGod delights in us like parents delight in children. There is only one you for God to enjoy and He loves being with you.
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