One of the skills of effective conversations is something you can begin implementing right away. This skill is called a process perspective and it involves questions that can change your conversations. While we may have been communicating since before we could form words, the process is actually quite detailed if …
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Matthew 11:28-30 tells us that Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my …
Sometimes, even when our anxiety is under control, our thoughts aren’t. Of course, when anxiety is flaring, our thoughts won’t slow down. But for many of us, these can be unrelated events. And these out-of-control thoughts can impact our relationships at work and at home. For some people these thoughts …
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Anxiety has plagued me most of my life. I remember for many years looking for a way to overcome my anxiety. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you’ve been blessed not to experience this mental health challenge. Allow me a moment to give you a glimpse into a life lived with …
A few things have happened last week and my first feeling was that of being unwanted. I realized this a couple days ago and found that the source was a fear of rejection. You know…she doesn’t want to be your friend, your kids don’t want to spend time with you, …
If you’re like me, you’ve wondered, “Am I growing in faith enough?” I feel like I read, study, and pray, but sometimes it feels like I’m just stagnant. At times like this it’s so tempting to compare myself to the Christian women I follow on Instagram. Even as I type, …
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My walk with God has changed over the years. Raised a “holiday Catholic,” I was introduced to a personal relationship with Christ from my college roommates. Since then, the relationship with Him has certainly grown. And while our relationship with Christ is unique from all other relationships, in many ways …
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I love beginnings, but I’m not so in love with endings. Beginnings are so fresh with possibilities! At this time every year I have high hopes for what’s to come and you may, too. Probably the thing I want most is to hear God’s voice this year, especially now that …
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When a New Year Doesn’t Feel New A few years ago, we had several losses all in one year. We lost a pregnancy, a dog, and my husband lost his father and his grandmother. It was a very rough year. And while I was hopeful for the coming year, I …
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Are you longing for a daily habit of Bible reading routine that is sustainable? I can relate. While I love early morning Bible reading, some years I’m more consistent than others. Factors like whether I had small children at the time, my work and stress level, and the amount of …
