Have you ever struggled to say no to someone? Is it difficult for you to express when you have felt let down? Do you worry about disappointing others or have trouble dealing with people with difficult personalities?
As people who are to be identified by how we love, discerning, communicating, and implementing boundaries can feel antithetical to following the way of Jesus. But this could not be further from the truth. Boundaries are not meant to be barbed-wried fences to keep people out, but instead they are essential for showing up in the world as our most loving self in all circumstances with all relationships.
Join Meredith in this 7 session course as you explore the life and teaching of Jesus to find a new way to think about boundaries, making them feel less daunting or more loving. Use the the accompanying notes sheets to help you process the content and get the most out of this course!
After over 15 years of walking alongside individuals and families as a pastor, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that healthy boundaries (or lack thereof) can have on our spiritual, emotional, and relational well-being. Regardless of age or stage of life, boundaries are a challenge. Yet boundaries are essential guidelines that help us define…
Not caring is not an excuse to be rude, passive aggressive, or checked out. In fact, once you learn the art of not caring you may find yourself more at peace with the situation and able to act lovingly towards the other person. A strategic approach to not caring releases us from aggravation and resentment, ultimately leaving us a more caring person overall.
If you spend your life caring about everything, then you will find that you burn yourself out while accomplishing nothing. So how do we figure out if it’s ours to care about or not?
Piling on with words works against us because it leaves children feeling defensive and resistant. The irony is that the words we use that we intend to teach a less actually takes our children away from the lesson they are presently learning from their own discomfort. Instead of lecturing, try these three techniques that allow you to say less but with greater effect.
When life stalls out, you can run laps around the car to distract yourself, or you can learn how to wait in such a way as to develop your spiritual core – your connection with God, and the character you need when things don’t go your way. Here are three ways you can make the most of a season of waiting…
What is resentment exactly? It is indignation or anger over being treated unfairly. Why is it so deadly? Left unaddressed it begins to pile up and create distance between the two of you.
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