We are wired to try harder. Accomplishing the impossible makes us feel good. We like the feeling of being in control.
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All articles filed in forgiveness
The Importance of Confession and Forgiveness in Marriage
You can get to a place of forgiveness by reminding yourself that “You mess up too.” We all do. We all are messes needing a Saviour.
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WHAT ARE YOU HANGING OUT TO DRY?
In marriage, anger is a silent (and sometimes a not-so-silent) killer. Anger can come in many shapes and sizes, and slide itself easily under the rug. Maybe we think we have our anger under control and yet, it is smoldering like a steam engine about to roar.
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How Do We Get Back on Track?
Continuation of #mystory, “What are You Hoping For?”… Sure, make no mistake, it felt good to be home, despite the sawdust and messiness all around me. There is something within me that likes the feeling of home. Kids outside playing. Dog constantly barking. Mail and paperwork overflowing….into my workspace and onto the floor. The pleasantries…
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Let it Go
Forgiveness is one of the toughest things I have tried to instill in my children. I can remember bending over backwards to get one of our daughters to say the words, “I’m sorry.” She may have taken a bite out of a nearby toddler or triumphed over her monarchy rule of toyland and repeatedly, my husband…
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Who are you?
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple the dollar…
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