God’s Plan For Your Life
The verse many Christians think of with regard to this is Jeremiah 29:11, which says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” It might be argued that this verse properly speaks of the nation…
People Pleasing Can Lead To Anxiety
A classic example of people pleasing is Julia Roberts in the Runaway Bride movie. She keeps changing her mind about how she likes her eggs depending on who she’s involved with at any given moment. She doesn’t seem to even know her own likes and dislikes and experiences anxiety as a result. Another way of people…
The Dishonesty Of People Pleasing
Many of us aim to be considered a people pleaser because it seems like they have so many positive qualities. They’re helpful, nice, always looking to lend a hand, and never say no. What’s not to like? But sometimes there is actually a dishonesty in people pleasing. People Pleasing Isn’t Being True To Yourself The…
Teens And Social Media
By guest authorKAYLA WRIGHTLife Training Christian CounselingLicensed Christian CounselorSpecialist in Counseling for Teens Often, teens struggle with viewing themselves as less than those around them. Comparison and jealousy fuel low self-esteem and create habits of attributing personal value to opinions of those around you. Social media can be a tool for socialization and self-expression, or…
What We Say Really Does Matter
PART 2 OF 2 — Is it a sin to talk too much? After reading verses from Proverbs that address the issue, it might seem easier to just stop talking all together! That would be too easy. Taming our tongue is difficult. The right response is the discipline of self-discipline. It is the application of wisdom in…
Taming Our Tongue Is Difficult
PART 1 OF 2 — Is it a sin to talk too much? After reading verses from Proverbs that address the issue, it might seem easier to just stop talking all together! That would be too easy. Taming our tongue is difficult. The right response is the discipline of self-discipline. It is the application of…