When someone responds to your thoughts or feelings with, “You’re too much,” what do you do with that? It can be easy to dismiss the comment in the moment, but later you may find yourself replaying the conversation and wondering…
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Flawed Is Not Broken. Neither One Is Your Identity.
Why “Broken” Doesn’t Sit Right With Me I have been thinking a lot lately about the difference between being flawed versus broken after hearing the words used often and interchangeably to describe people. I don’t think they are the same….
How Misunderstanding Made “Self” a Dirty Word
What if the confusion was never about the word, but about how we’ve been taught to hear it You were taught that thinking well of yourself dishonors God. That’s not what the Word of God says. I’m not sure…
15 Bible Verses for When You Feel Worthless
Feeling worthless and feeling unworthy can make you question everything, even truths you have known for years. You may love God, serve others, and still carry the painful thought that you are not enough. If you have searched “Bible verses…
I Didn’t Give You Permission to Keep It
When Assumptions Cross Boundaries A few days ago, I stopped by a convenience store to grab a drink. The cashier rang up my purchase, and my change came to one dollar and four cents. She handed me a dollar, so…
When Helping Becomes Your Identity: The Hidden Self-Worth Issue Behind Being a Fixer
While watching all four seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing, I found myself completely drawn into the stories, the relationships, and the sense of community. I genuinely enjoyed the series. I also found myself looking forward to the opening scenes. Every episode…
