Helping People Live Effective Lives
The most significant test to examine your maturity is how you responded when you did not get what you wanted, especially if what you hoped for was a good thing. Responding with humility to …
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There is a temptation with all of us to keep certain things hidden from others. Our high sense of shame and self-awareness tempts us from the purpose of the gospel, which is transformation in a …
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Biblical shame is genuine. It was one of the first things that happened to Adam after he sinned against the Lord. His response to shame was to grab a few fig leaves, which began a cover-up process …
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Everyone is a victim. Nobody escapes life without experiencing hurt from others. The real question is not whether someone has hurt you but how are you responding with humility to God, so you’re not …
If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ fault. Adults have a hard time with this idea too so I won’t press the issue much with you. Listen to the podcast Our podcasts are on iTunes, Google Play, …
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Accusations! They hit you like a ton of bricks. As you recover, you're tempted to defend yourself. Maybe you even say, "Well, God knows my heart." I'm not 100% sure if I've ever verbalized those exact …
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