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Journey – Week Thirty-Three

We are going to be discussing two different kinds of women. You will totally relate to one of them and the other one you will see as totally wacko. I want you to understand both dynamics because it will be helpful for you to understand how other … [Read more...]

Walking Free – Week Thirty-Two

There is a huge difference between shame and conviction. Conviction is when we are made to see our sin for what it is. Shame is when we are more consumed with our “badness” than our sin. It is simply another form of self-obsession, and that is the … [Read more...]

Trek – Week Thirty-Two

Anger is an emotion God gave us to enable us to move to protect ourselves or others from danger or harm when something hurtful or scary has happened.  Anger is accompanied by a physical rush of adrenaline and other neurochemicals which impact us … [Read more...]

Journey – Week Thirty-Two

Today's blog is a continuation of: Journey – Week Thirty-One None of the types of anger I have listed will help you to connect with others. In fact, they all sabotage healthy, interconnected relationships with the people that you love. Does that … [Read more...]

Walking Free – Week Thirty-One

The second deadly mindset is a subtle but powerful enemy of truth. It is shame - a mindset of self-hatred that fuels destructive behaviors and distorts reality. Shame proclaims, “I am worthless and defective, hopelessly screwed up, and if you really … [Read more...]