When we take a step back and acknowledge that part of the problem is that we’re not getting our own way, anger will no longer be the boss of us. June 27, 2021
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You’re Not The Boss of Me, part 3 – Envy
Envy brings arrogance when we’re winning and discouragement when we’re not. It robs us of contentment and causes us to feel like—as an ancient king put it—we’re chasing after the wind. June 20, 2021
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You’re Not The Boss of Me, part 2 – Guilt (updated)
We are guilty, but not condemned. Our guilt can remind us of something, but not define us. June 13, 2021
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You’re Not The Boss of Me, part 1 – From The Heart
Our emotions don’t have to be the boss. In fact, Christians already have a boss—a better boss than anger, envy, insecurity, guilt, fear, or greed. June 6, 2021
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You’re Not The Boss of Me – Overview
We all monitor our behavior to some degree. This keeps us out of trouble and helps us in our personal and professional relationships. But Jesus invites his followers to take monitoring a step further.
Our emotions don’t have to be the boss. In fact, Christians already have a boss—a better boss than anger, envy, insecurity, guilt, fear, or greed. May 30, 2021
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Fight for It, part 3 – Building Resilience into the Next Generation
Resilience has changed throughout the generations. In our culture, the trend for parents is to protect rather than prepare the next generation for adulthood. Our greatest opportunity for leading the next generation is to model and build resiliency muscles in our children. May 23, 2021
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Fight For It, part 2 – Dealing With Rejection
Everyone faces rejection. How we handle that rejection can either cripple us or force us to become more resilient. In a critical moment during Jesus’ ministry, his Heavenly father reminded him of something that can help all of us walk through seasons where we feel rejection. May 16, 2021
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Fight for It, part 1 – How to Build Resilience
We will all face setbacks in life. This is something that’s out of our control. But we can build resilience through the small trials, which will give us what we need when the bigger trials come. May 9, 2021
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Aftermath, part 4: Not Difficult
While Christianity draws many roots from the Old Testament, the early days of the New Testament church were marketed by radical decisions that would set it on a new trajectory. These decisions continue to shape and challenge the church today. May 2, 2021
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Aftermath, part 3: Mix and Match
Jesus was irresistible. People from all different backgrounds were attracted to Jesus. But is the Church irresistible? Do Jesus’ followers represent Jesus in a way that makes it irresistible for the onlooking world to be attracted to Jesus? April 25, 2021
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