Setting Boundaries: Let Him Drop...or Not?
Do people take advantage of you? Do you find it hard to say “no.” This is part two in a series on setting boundaries.
Boundaries: What Is Your Responsibility?
Do people take advantage of you? This begins a series of posts on the necessity of creating boundaries in your life.
Forgiving Yourself - Break the Vow
Sometimes we can’t forgive ourselves because we’ve made a vow against it. It’s our way of punishing ourselves. But if you want to move on with your life, it’s important to forgive yourself. You may need to break a vow first. Read this post to learn how.
Forgiving Abusers - Eight steps to freedom
Should you forgive your abuser? Will it make you vulnerable to further abuse? This post shows how forgiveness actually gives you the ability to distance yourself from your abuser and move on.
Forgiveness, Boundaries and Family
In this post I answere three questions from readers about forgiving family members and setting boundaries.
Tough Questions and Answers about Forgiveness
In this post I answer two tough questions from readers about forgiveness and setting boundaries.
How to BE Forgiven – Three Ways to Rebuild Trust
Reconciliation requires the ability to forgive and the ability to rebuild the trust that has been lost. This post looks at three ways to rebuild trust.
How to apologize well – Part Four: Rebuild Trust
How do you apologize well? There are four important components to be aware of. In this post I look at the fourth component: rebuilding trust.
How to apologize well – Part Three: Ask Forgiveness
In this series on how to apologize well, I look at four components of an effective apology. In this post I look at how to ask for forgiveness.
How To Apologize Well - Part Two: Express Sorrow
There are four key components to a true apology. But many people fail to offer all four well. In this post I discuss expressing true sorrow.
Forgiving the Unforgivable Taps a Divine Source
Some personal hurts are so painful that they seem unforgiveable. But with God’s help, the impossible can become possible.
How to Forgive: Forgiveness is a Choice
Forgiveness is something that many people talk about but fail to do. And that’s because it requires work on our part. But it starts by making a choice.
How to Forgive: See the Silver Lining
This post is part of a series that looks at the practical aspects of how to forgive. This post focuses on what it means to reframe your experience to see the silver lining.
How to Forgive: Setting Four Levels of Boundaries
Setting boundaries in a relationship is an art. This post discusses four types of boundaries to have based on the relationship you are in. Good boundaries enable you to forgive your offenders.
How To Forgive: Set Boundaries
It’s hard to forgive is someone keeps offending you. Setting boundaries in your relationships will enable you to create space and be able to forgive.
Review: Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
Necessary Endings is an excellent book by Dr. Henry Cloud. If you are looking for wisdom on how to end a relationship or some form of commitment, this is the book for you.
Four Keys to Restoring a Broken Relationship
Do you have a relationship that has died and you don’t know what to do about it? God offers a map for us to follow if you are willing to try. Here are four steps you can take.
Rush Limbaugh Apology - Four keys to a good apology.
Rush Limbaugh was known for his bombastic and offensive style. His “apology” serves as an example of what not to do when making amends.
Why Can't I Forgive?
Why can’t I forgive? Many people ask that question. Here is one reason and a possible solution.