In my life experience of working with people who are seeking after God, there has been a noticeable characteristic of people’s responses to God being affected by past parental relationships.
I have seen children from abusive family situations that felt great apprehension at the thought of even ... Views:1012
There are occasionally those times in each of our lives when we are faced with the pain of a broken relationship, whether it be a trusted friend, spouse, or significant other.
The pain is very real and the grieving process is natural and necessary. Yet, there are a couple of helpful ways to ... Views:2030
Many of us are prone to hold on to our failures; as a result of our own tendency to do so, we inadvertently think that God also holds on to our failures and treats us accordingly.
There is no doubt that, at times, we suffer in our current circumstances due to a prior failure. For example, ... Views:1164
People with religious tendencies are often profuse givers. Depending on your personality, the desire to give can be so compelling that it easily gets out of balance, causing feelings of resentment when receivers respond with a lack of gratitude.
Many of us are easily moved with compassion for ... Views:1102
It is an essential part of our healing, whether physical, emotional, and/or spiritual, to be able to believe that God wants our lives to be well.
I mention in various articles on this site how our view of God can either aid or hinder our healing. If we doubt God’s love for us, feel unworthy of ... Views:1043