Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get triggered by corrections or disagreements? This is especially true if we grew up with toxic shame that sent messages that communicated, …
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Addictions and Attachment Pain
What do you turn to for comfort when you are hurting? Sugar? Drugs? Alcohol? Chocolate? Food? Sex? Excitement? Activity? A bad relationship? Did you know that these things we turn …
A Friend’s Immanuel Process Testimony–Part 2
This is Part 2 of Debbie Sellmann's testimony about how she is learning to go to Jesus when she is upset. Part 1, if you missed it is here. Enjoy! How Do We Seek God? Part 2 But …
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Advantages of Sharing a Mind
Have you ever felt like you were alone? Have you ever desired to know Jesus better? Do you want to grow character to be like Him? If so, you will find an advantage when knowing and …
Love Covers a Multitude of Sins (or Annoyances)
Recently I had a huge aha moment about loving our enemies that is still difficult to put into words. Those kinds of moments usually are. For several years now I've been studying …
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This is How You Do It: Good Shame Messages
Giving and receiving good shame messages at age 7 and 5? Yes! Check it out. I am not sure you readers are going to believe this, but it's a testimony to Joy-Filled Parenting. I …
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