Relationship vs. Isolation I’m a big sports fan. I love all sports, and I mean that literally. While football and baseball certainly are some of my favorites to watch, I also find myself interested in lesser-known sports like curling and fencing. A … [Read more...]

Consistency vs. Wavering What does it mean to be consistent? When I think of someone who is consistent, I think of words like dependable, trustworthy, and steady. I know what to expect from that person. Granted, a person can be consistently absent … [Read more...]

Honesty vs. Hiding Yesterday we dealt with the concept of minimizing. Each of us tends to minimize our failure when confronted with the truth. We joke about the man who buys a Playboy magazine “because I like to read the articles.”  Yet, to some … [Read more...]

How do you talk about the behavior that brought you to Walking Free? Do you hear yourself telling the group that your bad choices “just happened” or that your unaffectionate wife is to blame? Do you tell your spouse that she is “over-reacting” or … [Read more...]

Owning vs. Minimizing I know there is a battle raging inside you. You want painful consequences removed and life to be normal again. You want to be free from the struggle and free from shame. Part of you just wants to run away from it all. And then … [Read more...]