Tag: healing
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Family implosion… The conclusion
When your family blows up for no fault to your own, what you do as a parent? When the problems and concerns becomes so chronic that people begin to fight… Then part ways… It becomes critical mass. That’s when restoration and the process of recognizing what’s happening is critical. Forgiveness is critical. Process is critical.…
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Pondering the wreckage.…
We have a great men’s group, where we explore all manner of topics. Really nothing out of bounds. Completely supportive and fun group most days to be part of! One of the topics lately was damage. We are all damaged people with trauma and hard ship that we’ve had to endure through lifetime. The question…
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The Dunn’s
I there’s a phrase out there in Christian demographic studies called the Dunn’s. These are people who have been burned by religion, Christianity, church, parents, and much more. They are done.… Or are they? I believe that there are some very hurt and burnt followers of Jesus, who may never set foot in church again,…
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Processing pain properly
We all are inflicted and affected by pain. Emotional, spiritual, physical, relational, and so many more forms. Sometimes we hold our pain and feelings and unforgiveness in ways that are really toxic. The trick is to let go. How do we work on that together? What do you do to really process your pain? Do…
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Deep connection part 1.
In his book, Search for significance, Robert McGee talks about lies versus truth. The old lies that my worth is based on my performance another’s opinions. The new truth is that my worth equals what God says about me. Super important truth to focus on. Deconstruction and reconstruction… One of the first lessons I had…
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My friend Jeff
I have known my friend, Jeff for over 30 years and he’s an amazing and humorous and lovely man. He’s classy in his dress and his demeanor, and known as more humorous than my friend Jeff. Last year Jeff fell into alcoholism, really hard, and it really diminished him at age 70. It took him…