Christian Marriage & Relationships
How to Deal with Defensiveness in Others
This article, is going to cover how to deal with defensiveness in others. You are gonna get my BEST 5 tips. Before we dive in, I want to level the playing field a little… We all get defensive sometimes. If this is a pattern for you and you want learn how to stop being defensive?…
Read MoreHow to Stop Being Defensive
Everyone gets defensive sometimes! However, when defensiveness is a pattern it can become destructive. A pattern of defensiveness becomes destructive for both you as an individual and for your relationships. This is why it is so important to know how to stop being defensive. Patterns of defensiveness is an effort to self protect- let’s take…
Read MoreWhat is the Importance of Forgiveness?
It isn’t surprising that forgiveness is a widely searched topic. We live in an imperfect world with imperfect people. Disappointment, hurt and betrayal, whether intentional or not are part of the human experience. Forgiveness and unforgiveness (which ever you choose), powerfully impacts every facet of our lives and the lives of those around us- spiritually,…
Read MoreCan You Forgive Someone and Still Be Hurt?
“Can you forgive someone and still be hurt?”, is a common question I hear in counseling. We are naturally driven toward things that feel good and avoid things that don’t feel good. Therefore, we want the pain of an offense to go away. The real reason we wonder if we can forgive someone and still…
Read MoreWhy is Forgiveness so Hard?
Forgiveness is an incredibly powerful topic. Choosing to forgive someone who has hurt you can free you from the pain caused by others. Consequently, unforgiveness can shackle you to the past, robbing you of peace and joy. Forgiveness isn’t complicated, but it is difficult. Why is forgiveness so hard? Over the years, I’ve done quite…
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