You’ve got to own the pain so the pain doesn’t own you! We don’t “get over” painful situations & loss. In order to heal & grow, we must have the courage to take the necessary & healthy steps THRU the pain.
If you really care about people, you become capable of listening without interrupting & capable of listening without constantly thinking of your next response. Great relationships are built on our ability to hear what isn’t being said & our ability to listen to others so well that at the end we could argue from their…
Your inner circle is one of the biggest factors of whether you move towards the ditch or away from it in life. Show me your friends & I’ll show you your future. Who are you listening to on your journey?
We all want to go to better places in our future. The question is… Are you willing to be led? Are you willing to listen? The world is waiting to watch what God will do with a heart yielded to Him! His voice keeps you on the road, but it also takes you to better…
In life, the best protection is early detection. Prevention always trumps repair. But in order for us to avoid the dangers of life, we must choose a guide who always wants what’s best for us. A guide who gives rumble strips, not to rob of us fun, but because He knows it’s always more fun…
How do we confront those we care about in a healthy way? Check your motives. Do it gently & humbly. Don’t let pride take over. It’s not always the easy way, but it’s always the best way – both for the future of your relationship & the future of their lives.
We are called to serve others in need in a healthy way thru a posture of humility – humility that is birthed from a recognition of our own neediness. We are all broken in different ways. We are all in need in different areas of life. That mindset sets the table for us to help…
Every time we are criticized, engage in critical conversation, or become overly critical of ourselves, our hearts naturally drift towards becoming critical people. But when we guard our hearts & remind ourselves of our true value & worth in Christ, it’s no longer necessary to be persuaded simply by the approval or criticism of others….