Communicating Emotion to Invite Empathy
Often in marriage or another relationship, we think we have an intimacy problem when really it’s more about a boundary problem. Boundaries between people get…
Tag: Empathy for Emotions
4 Words to Change Your World
Here are 4 life-changing truths that are missing in the world today. Why is there systemic racism in America? Why are there violent riots? Why…
Dysfunctional Family Roles as Spiritual Formations
Today “spiritual formation” means many different things. Self-help. Learning Bible doctrines. Inner spirituality. Being like a monk. But Jesus’ idea is simply to “love one…
Two Words to Help You Succeed
I miss the dad of my childhood. When I was a boy I wanted to be just like my father. He was strong, handsome, fun,…
Your Feelings Can Strengthen Your Faith
Recently my dad died. I couldn’t see him or talk to him anymore. So I read his Bible that’s filled with personal notes from cover…
Praying Your Emotions to Feel God’s Love
When I was in high school I didn’t fit in socially. My days were consumed with being an “A” student, working to save money for…
Your Emotions Matter to Jesus
We are all experiencing a myriad of intense emotions in this season. Did you know that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, wants to find and befriend…
4 Steps to Lead Like Jesus
I was scared when God called us to start a nonprofit ministry of soul care for pastors and leaders. One day I was hiking and…
A Simple Prayer to Increase Your Energy
It’s only 12 words, but it’s a powerful prayer. It can activate your emotional intelligence so you’re more loving and more effective in your work.…
The Emotionally Smart Leader
Sadly, we’ve all seen Christian leaders fail because they lacked emotional wholeness. Our godly intentions can be overrun by our personal shortcomings. Angry reactions, lustful…