Self-Control is one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and it is key to Emotional Intelligence. Anyone can become angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree at the right time for the right purpose, and in the right way – that is not easy. […]
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Rolling with Resistance
You tried not to be defensive but you messed up feeling like a failure. Failure is not weakness. It’s an event. It’s not being wrong. It’s not being inferior. It’s just being different. We all grew up from different environments with different experiences. And each child is unique. (All the reason not to compare ourselves […]
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Stop the Defense Spiral
This is how to talk to defensive people without losing your mind. You know the feeling. You say something totally reasonable—maybe you offer feedback, set a boundary, or just share how you feel. And suddenly, they shut down, lash out, or twist your words. Instead of hearing you, they get defensive. Absolutely frustrating! But here’s […]
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EM, our Faithful Dog
And God created dogs (along with all other land animals) on the sixth day of creation, as in Genesis 1:24. We had a dog named Em. He was a beautiful dog. He was a good and faithful dog. He looked like a German Shepherd just a tad smaller. Em was always on guard. We also […]
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When someone says something that kicks you in the stomach
Have you ever had someone say something that felt like a punch to the stomach? A judgment, a rejection, an accusation—whether they meant it that way or not? It’s hard not to get offended. But here’s the truth: Feeling offended isn’t something that happens to you—it’s a choice. You get to decide how much power […]
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PRACTICE HIS PR0ESENCE
David was a hunted man. He often had to hide in severe wilderness conditions from his pursuers, who would kill him in an pinstant if they found him, ms today. Harriet Tubman had to hide from her enemies as she guided slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad during the American Civil War. Her stories […]