As you find yourself in the middle of a conflict with a loved one, colleague, or child, consider these four communication principles — and the questions that go with each — to help you to decide what to say, when to say it, and how to respond.
Are you longing for a newer, improved version of yourself? Maybe you want to stop being that that angry, bitter, critical woman? Have you’ve had enough with the kind of insecurity and fear that steals your joy? It is time to kick worry to the curb once and for all. We all have “issues” that make us feel stuck, doubting that we’ll ever really become the woman God most certainly intended. The problem is that our longings don’t lead to lasting change. We’re deceived into thinking transformation happens with a wish and a prayer. I begged God for years…
For many, Christmas can’t come fast enough! The twinkling lights with decorations of gold stir up warm memories of time with family and friends. For others … the holidays bring pressure. Even now, that stress across your shoulders is heavy. It feels like we even need confidence to “do” Christmas. What do you need to do but lack the confidence or courage to do it? Maybe it has nothing to do with the holidays at all. You want, you need to go back to college. Give a presentation. Look for a new job or go for that promotion. Move to…
Yesterday’s mascara is smudged along my bottom lash line. A tiny piece of yesterday still clings to my face despite my efforts to wipe it away. I glance up at the names written on my bathroom mirror with a black erasable marker, take a quick breath, and begin to pray silently, making my way through evenly and without pause. I pray for each person with only the knowledge before me. I do so without hesitation or regret. The loss of time is not a thought I consider. I don’t know how long it takes. I don’t measure or mark the…
Are you craving alone time with God? Do you wish you could unplug and escape the noise so that you can hear the still small voice of God? For most of us, it’s a challenge to find the time to get alone with God and into His Word without interruption, never mind the extra financial resources to devote to a retreat. Going away for even 24 hours may not be an option, as that kind of departure usually put unnecessary pressure on our families and work. Making the financial commitment to stay in a hotel or attend a conference isn’t always a viable solution for some…
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