Defining Forgiveness - Three Things That Forgiveness Is
People often fail to forgive because they don’t understand what forgiveness is. This brief article defines forgiveness in simple terms.
Denying Your Loss - Day Ten
When you experience a loss or setback, it’s easy to go into denial rather than face the painful emotions of anger, fear, and sadness.
Why Can't I Forgive? - the secret to forgiveness
Forgiveness is hard, leading people to ask: Why can’t I forgive? There are reasons for that. And there is a simple shift in thinking that can help you to forgive.
Unconditional Forgiveness: Is it Biblical?
Unconditional forgiveness is the believe that you forgive someone even if they show no sign of remorse or change. Is this biblical?
Reframe Your Offender: Day 35
When you’ve been hurt, it’s easy to think that your offender is in control. Your only defense is anger and resentment. But forgiveness can set you free from your past.
The Anger of Unmet Needs - Day 17
When you have a need that no one wants to meet it can cause anger. That anger can deepen your sense of loss and exile.
The Anger from Limited Choices
When our choices in life are limited, that can lead to anger and our anger causes a setback. But what is the real cause of the anger? Take a look.
The Anger of Invalidation - Day 13
There are many experiences that can cause a setback in our lives (exile). One of them is being invalidated by people in power. This post looks at the anger produced in us from being invalidated.
Anger and Secondary Losses - Day 12
Many people get stuck in anger because they are unaware of the secondary losses associated with their anger. This post explores secondary losses.
Anger and the Making of a Hard Heart
How do you express your anger? Do you blow up or clam up? This post takes a look at the impact of not dealing with your anger and what to do about it.
How to Forgive: See the Silver Lining
This post is part of a series that looks at the practical aspects of how to forgive. This post focuses on what it means to reframe your experience to see the silver lining.
The Anger Behind the Anger
A personal experience with my children helped me to learn something about anger. There are primary and secondary losses that cause our anger. Understanding them is the key to overcoming your anger.