How to Forgive: Forgiveness is a Choice
Forgiveness is something that many people often talk about but fail to truly put into practice. This is because it requires intentional effort and emotional work on our part. However, the process begins with one simple but powerful step: making a conscious choice. The question is, will you choose to forgive?
How to Forgive: See the Silver Lining
This post is part of a series that explores the practical and meaningful aspects of how to forgive. In particular, this post focuses on what it truly means to reframe your experience in a way that allows you to recognize and appreciate the silver lining within the challenges or difficulties that may have happened to you.
How to Forgive: Remember There is a Nazi in You
This is part three of a four part series on learning how to forgive. In this post I look at the need to reframe the offense that happened to you. It’s important to realize that you are capable of doing the very thing that was done to you.
How to Forgive: Setting Four Levels of Boundaries
Setting boundaries in a relationship is truly an art that requires thoughtful reflection and clear communication. This post explores four important types of boundaries you should consider based on the specific nature of the relationship you are involved in. Establishing good boundaries not only protects your well-being but also creates the space needed to genuinely forgive those who have wronged you.
How To Forgive: Set Boundaries
It’s hard to forgive if someone keeps offending you. Setting boundaries in your relationships will enable you to create space and be able to forgive. This is part two in a series helping you to forgive people in your life.
How to Forgive: Be the Hero
There is no formula for forgiveness but there is a process. If you are struggling to forgive someone, this four part series will help you to understand this process. It starts with being the Hero by making good choices.
How Do I Forgive My Ex?
Forgiving your ex can be a powerful experience that leads to freedom from your past. This post offers the story of one woman who was able to forgive her ex. The post is the beginning of a four part series that will help you to learn the process of forgiveness as well.
The Sabbath, Abundance Mentality and God
God has worked the idea of abundance into the world. He modeled it in a story about Sabbath in the Bible. Learn how to trust God’s provision.
The Difference Between A Scarcity and Abundance Mentality
What is the difference between a Scarcity Mindset and an Abundance Mindset? This brief post answers the question.
Review: Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
Necessary Endings is an excellent book by Dr. Henry Cloud. If you are looking for wisdom on how to end a relationship or some form of commitment, this is the book for you.
The Problem with Saying "I Can't" or "I'll Try"...
Have you ever said, “I can’t do that,” or “I’ll try to do that” ? Is that true? Or were you really saying, “I won’t do that”?
Truth Comes From the Margins of Life- Rohr
Sometimes the greatest wisdom and truth in life comes from the margins… places of weakness and vulnerability.
Tell Me Why I Should Not Commit Suicide Today
Thoughts of suicide aren’t rare. The idea has passed through the mind of most people. Maybe you are seriously considering suicide today. This article might help you to change your mind by giving you a ray of hope.
Raw Shame; Ten More Ways We Manifest the Pain of Shame
Shame is a powerful, corrosive emotion that convinces us we are unworthy and will never measure up to the expectations others place on us. It quietly shapes our self-image, distorts relationships, and limits our willingness to be vulnerable or ask for help. What are some of the ways shame shows up in a person’s life? Here are ten common manifestations.
Ten Ways Denial Numbs the Pain of Shame
The pain of shame is powerful. We will do anything to push it away. This post looks at ten ways we attempt to numb our shame to avoiding experiencing it.
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.
Coping Mechanisms are the Solution Not the Problem
The pain of shame is so great that people turn to a variety of coping mechanisms. But these aren’t the solution people think they are. They only add to the problem. Learn how to truly overcome the pain of your past.
Four Keys to Restoring a Broken Relationship
Do you have a relationship that has died and you don’t know what to do about it? God offers a map for us to follow if you are willing to try. Here are four steps you can take.