healing

When You Are Tired of Dealing with Regret
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When You Are Tired of Dealing with Regret

Regret. How many of us live with it? How much of our lives does regret control? For many of us, it’s far too much. There’s the regret that serves as a simple reminder saying, “I made a mistake, but I learned from it and am stronger today.” But then there’s the other kind of regret….

Do I Really Need to Forgive Instead of Get Revenge?
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Do I Really Need to Forgive Instead of Get Revenge?

Friends, this week’s topic is a heavy one. It’s about forgiveness and revenge. You see, the world and our very own flesh glamorizes revenge. They tell us forgiveness isn’t really necessary and maybe not even possible. They try convincing us to get revenge to feel better. That somehow getting revenge will heal our wounds and…

How Unconditional Grace Transforms Your Relationship
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How Unconditional Grace Transforms Your Relationship

What Is a Healthy Relationship I don’t remember the exact situation. Probably because my two preschool-aged boys were offending one another SO OFTEN! I honestly believe, on some days, they squabbled more often than not. Teaching them how to apologize and then extend grace in forgiveness was important to me because I knew it was…

The Blessing of Meeting on Higher Ground | Thoughts on Friendship
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The Blessing of Meeting on Higher Ground | Thoughts on Friendship

We sat around the table sharing some of the deepest places of our hearts. Laughter, tears, and everything in between the two. Because it was safe. We were eight women gathered from the British Virgin Islands to Kentucky to Washington. Crossing all barriers of distance and culture with hearts already knitted together. Two years ago…