Listen to the blog: We have all been hurt by people we care about. That sort of goes with the territory. If we didn’t care about the person, we probably wouldn’t feel the hurt. So, when we get hurt, we do what makes sense. We pull back. We create distance. We start … [Read more...] about The Walls We Build in the Name of Boundaries
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The Root of Co-Dependence: Are You Trying to Be Someone’s Savior?
We all want to help the people we love.To rescue them from pain.To hold them together when life is falling apart. That instinct—especially for Christians—can feel like compassion and even our duty. And sometimes it is. But there’s a fine line between helping someone and taking … [Read more...] about The Root of Co-Dependence: Are You Trying to Be Someone’s Savior?
The Quiet Damage of Hiding Your Expectations
I think there are two alternative points of view when it comes to expectations. Many people would say, “If you don’t have any expectations, you won’t be disappointed.” Maybe this would work—just maybe. But what if you’re just telling yourself, you don’t have any … [Read more...] about The Quiet Damage of Hiding Your Expectations
How to Stay Connected When You Don’t Agree
Staying connected to people who are different from us can be stressful! It is so much more comfortable to stay in circles of friends and family who see the world the way we do. How well we cope with differences actually has a lot to do with the family we grew up in. While we are, … [Read more...] about How to Stay Connected When You Don’t Agree
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
I can’t believe Christmas is almost here. As we look forward to ushering advent in, and 2020 out, we’re seeing signs of Christmas spring up all over town. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some peace, joy, and goodwill toward men. This year has felt anything but that. … [Read more...] about Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Four Ways to Detox After the Holidays
Well we made it! Whew. That was a close one! But in fact, we are on the other side of holiday season (except Mardi Gras, of course) and we are also on the other side of the-year-we-do-not-speak-of. Let's pause and give ourselves a pat on the back!! Yay Us!The end of the year … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Detox After the Holidays
