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"I Will Be"

“So what do you need to do to feel good about you? To feel good about life?” There were many answers that were offered to these...

Flash Point

Just about everyone has been there. Where did that come from? Anger. Rage. Words … and maybe actions beyond anything chosen. A flash...

A Racing Mind

I live it way too often. My mind won’t shut off. I can’t rest. I almost can’t think because the thoughts are coming so fast that I...

Your River

“What have you done to try to overcome your depression?” “I haven’t really tried.” In John 7:38, Jesus speaks of a river of life that can...

False Positives

Addicts frequently live on a razor thin edge … and not just addicts. Many of us live stretched to a br eaking point. When we live that...

Forgiveness in Real Time

When it comes to living out forgiveness, I find much confusion. There are two terms that help make sense of how to live out forgiveness...

Overcoming False Guilt

My biggest enemy to freedom is me. Being a person who sees things in great detail is a blessing and a curse. It gives me a high degree...

Crushing Guilt

I second guess myself a lot. Doing a rather harsh self search is second nature for me. Guilt has not been my friend. Most of the time,...

Processing Anger

Surrender is not easy or fun. It goes against every instinct of our being. Add anger to the mix and surrender becomes that much more...

Anger

It was like popcorn. One kernel, then the next, then more. After the first person spoke up, it seemed to encourage honesty on the part...

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