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“Do Not Be Anxious.” Really?
When I was a young adult, I read in the Bible, “Do not be anxious about anything”—and immediately I felt more anxious! Has that ever
September 25, 2017
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78 – The Emotionally Reluctant Person
A woman asks, “How can I help my husband share his feelings?” We all have family members or friends who are reluctant to share emotions. Maybe you are too! Here’s how to invite people to be emotionally vulnerable and draw them into the grace of Christ. In a replay of a conversation from the past, Kristi uses empathy to draw out Bill when he was an emotionally reluctant husband.
September 1, 2017
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77 – The Pressure to Please
A pastor is caught in a church “worship war”. Speakers are criticized. Kristi is judged for teaching men in church. Bill is caught in the crossfires of mediating a church leader conflict. Probably you feel pressure to please people too. Empathy, the Word of God, and affirmation of Christ’s call give us courage to please the Lord in all things.
August 25, 2017
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71 – When God Breaks Through
God is always present loving us and inviting us to join the wonderful things he’s doing. C.S. Lewis calls this “Narnia.” But if we’re “checked out” emotionally we miss out. To help you experience the in-breaking of Christ and his Kingdom of the Heavens Bill tells the story of an alcoholic pastor he helped into recovery.
July 14, 2017
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70 – Hospitality From C. S. Lewis
You’ll enjoy Bill and Kristi’s spiritual friendship as they share their experience of visiting C. S. Lewis’ home, “The Kilns” in Oxford, England. They share fascinating stories from this great Christian thinker.
July 8, 2017
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69 – Letting Grace Warm Your Heart
The most important thing about our life, relationships, work, and ministry is having our heart warm with God’s love. Without this, we become tired, discouraged, and see little fruit.
July 1, 2017
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68 – Free of Shame, Full of Joy
What do you do when you feel discouraged, inadequate, guilty, or ashamed? We may deny our emotions or escape into compulsive behavior. St Francis shows us that following the footprints of Christ is the path of great joy.
June 24, 2017
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Following Jesus With Joy, Like St. Francis
It seems everybody loves Saint Francis. But few really know him. We like our garden statues of a somber man holding a bird, but this
June 19, 2017
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67 – Healing a Father Wound
Bill shares about his relationship with his dad: blessings he appreciates, wounds he’s forgiven, and his journey of emotional healing.
June 17, 2017
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66 – Following a Saint, Feeling Like a Failure
When we read about a great saint’s experiences with God it’s tempting to compare ourselves negatively. Here’s the help you need to stay out of shame and glean all the good that can come from a classic of Christian devotion.
June 10, 2017
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