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Don’t Bite the Bait: How to Respond to Criticism

Don’t Bite the Bait: How to Respond to Criticism

Criticism comes whether we want it or not. How can we respond to it without getting baited and pulled into…
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How to Celebrate Christmas (Even When You Don’t Know How)

How to Celebrate Christmas (Even When You Don’t Know How)

When we keep our eyes on him, we don’t need to fall for the idea that there is only one perfect or right way to celebrate Christmas.

Living in Freedom Versus Condemnation

Living in Freedom Versus Condemnation

God invites us to live in freedom, not condemnation. Learn the difference between the two.   What is our first…
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Spiritual Shame: What It Is and How to Conquer It

Spiritual Shame: What It Is and How to Conquer It

Spiritual shame is where we feel shame regarding anything to do with our spiritual life. Find out how to conquer…
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Shame Versus Guilt: What’s the Big Difference?

Shame Versus Guilt: What’s the Big Difference?

Guilt and shame may look like cousins, but they have a lot of big differences. Learn how these two differ…
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How to Replace the World’s Lies With God’s Truth

How to Replace the World’s Lies With God’s Truth

5 ways to replace the lies we believe with truth. Our beliefs influence our attitudes, choices, behavior, expectations, and the…
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Environments Where Shame Thrives

Environments Where Shame Thrives

Shame thrives in some environments more than others. Learn which 11 environments help shame flourish. But how none are the…
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There is No Shame in Feeling Shame

There is No Shame in Feeling Shame

There is no shame in feeling shame; it’s just another human emotion, like anger or happiness. Shame is a warning…
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Ever wonder why flowers are my go-to pictures?

Why flowers, you may be thinking? Doesn't she have any friends or know any people? Attempting to get to the bottom of your questions, and my fascination with flowers, I conducted a Q & A.

Live Life Unwrapped

Striving for a life of perfection has no story. No humor. No memories. Forget perfection and go for human. Embrace the mistakes. No one remembers the nearly perfect Thanksgiving. But everyone talks for years about the Thanksgiving where Mr. Tom jumped from the platter while dad was attempting to carve him, slid across the table, and landed in Uncle Frank's lap. Ten years later they are still laughing about it, connecting over the story, and rejoicing in the adventure.

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