Learning Freedom: Building Emotional Boundaries

September 6, 2023.Reading time 12 minutes.

We need relational connection. But how we connect matters. A major way I’ve grown in freedom this past year is in building better emotional boundaries.

Learning to Be Weak

August 20, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

I have been learning the same lesson over and over the past several months, actually more like the past two years. The lesson is this: I am weak. At times I’ve felt intensely frustrated, stuck, even hopeless, wondering if this season will ever end. But what can I say? God is a thorough teacher. Not Okay […]

Managing Negative Emotions: Some Tips

October 26, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

I am a deep feeler. Of the whole spectrum of emotions. Happiness, as well as loneliness, regret, and fear. My effectiveness in dealing with the negative emotions has been mixed over the years, but I’ve recently gained some clarity about this area that I would like to pass on. This list is by no means […]

Misconceptions About Guarding Your Heart

October 6, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Since I was young, people have constantly warned me to guard my heart. It was harder than I thought. I kept getting hurt. I kept having so many feelings. At times I wanted to cut off all contact with the opposite sex, because that seemed the only safe course. Don’t make my mistakes. To hopefully save you time and grief, here are some insights I’ve gained the hard way […]