The Principle of the Path on Getting Lost
This post looks at how bad decisions can cause us to end up lost. The sad thing about getting lost in life is you usually don't find your way back in hours or days. Typically you stay lost for years, even decades.
Lance Armstrong and The Principle of the Path
The story of Lance Armstrong’s admission and apology of doping offers a valuable teaching moment regarding decision making, as outlined in Andy Stanley’s book, The Principle of the Path. Stanley argues that our decisions are not isolated events; rather, they are part of a larger path that we are on.
A Crash And Burn Sends You to the Sideline
Has a personal setback recently put you on the sidelines of life, making you feel disconnected and discouraged? Do you often feel as though you may never fully regain what was lost or return to the path you once knew? Explore valuable principles of recovery and healing from “crash and burn” experiences through this insightful series of posts designed to guide and encourage you.
Exile always follows a Crash and Burn
When you hit rock bottom after a crash and burn experience, you may feel like you are in exile. But exile isn't a dead end—it's a new beginning. Learn how this period of separation from your old life offers a fresh perspective and helps you rebuild your relationship with God.
How to Help Friends Who Crash and Burn
What do you do when a good friend or family member is on course to crash and burn? How far do you go to help them? Learn crucial steps to taking in helping people to recover.
Forgiving Yourself: Five Reasons You Should
Still struggling to forgive yourself? Discover five powerful reasons why letting go of guilt can be a transforming experience, helping you draw near to God and become the person you’ve always wanted to be.
Forgiveness Offers A Better Path
Struggling to forgive after deep hurt or spiritual abuse? Discover how God can make the impossible possible, helping you find healing and a better path forward.
How to apologize well - part one: admit
An authentic apology requires four parts but most people fail at all four. In this post in a series I look at the need to fully admit what you did.
The Problem with Saying "I Can't" or "I'll Try"...
Have you ever said, “I can’t do that,” or “I’ll try to do that” ? Is that true? Or were you really saying, “I won’t do that”?
Raw Shame; Ten More Ways We Manifest the Pain of Shame
Shame is a powerful emotion that impacts us in many ways. What are some of the ways that shame manifests. Here are ten ways.
Coping Mechanisms are the Solution Not the Problem
The pain of shame is so great that people turn to a variety of coping mechanisms. But these aren’t the solution people think they are. They only add to the problem.