Anxiety. We all deal with it on some level. Now, I’m not talking about the type of anxiety that requires treatment by a professional. Some of you struggle with an anxiety disorder…and I strongly encourage you to talk to a mental health professional and seek proper care for your condition. What I’m talking about is […]
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Bad habits are like a comfortable bed: Easy to get into, hard to get out of. If you’ve ever tried to break a bad habit, you know how hard it can be. Maybe it’s drinking too much coffee, or biting your nails, or playing video games too much…. Behaviors that have become second nature are […]
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Difficult people. We’ve all had to deal with them. Whether at work, at home, or at church…if you’re around people long enough, you will eventually come across someone who is difficult. It’s just like a friend of mine once said, “Pastoring would be the easiest job in the world if it wasn’t for the people.” […]
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As I’m writing this, our nation is in shock after a rash of mass shootings, including the latest incident at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. So many around our country are mourning the lives lost in these senseless killings. I’m reminded how very difficult the process of grieving can be. It’s such a terrible […]
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True confession time: I hate conflict. I do. I hate anything uncomfortable or difficult. And so for much of my life, I’ve avoided it. I’ll change the subject. Or, run in the other direction. Whatever it takes. But, I’ve learned over time, that avoiding conflict doesn’t make it go away. Much like ignoring a bullet […]
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