Out of the Mire
…because thriving is the goal
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Astonishing
I’ve discussed two rather disheartening stories in two days. Please let me astonish you with what the image of God looks like, magnified, in action, and present within ordinary people. Be astonished. Happy Halloween! Shalom… In 1993, Oshea Israel, 16, got into an argument… Continue Reading “Astonishing”
Without Love…
There is a reason I steer clear of Internet content. I end up writing blog posts in an effort to elucidate what is really true. This morning, I thought I might visit CNN to catch up on current events. Aside from seeing that everyone… Continue Reading “Without Love…”
Love Thyself
“To be accepted is to have your whole person, good or otherwise, received by another without condemnation.” “God has made us accepted in the Beloved” (Ephesians 1:3-9). We are told to ‘accept one another just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.’ (Romans… Continue Reading “Love Thyself”
The Box
I decided to practice self-care so I met with a therapist. This is what this new therapist has observed. The “cognitive stuff” is done. I know what is true, and I know how to apply it. That feels like a huge victory. What isn’t… Continue Reading “The Box”
Understanding The Borderline Mother, Part II: The All-Good Child
I finally decided to stop fooling around and powered through Christine Lawson’s book Understanding The Borderline Mother. I have some odd ability to quickly absorb books like this. I read 200 pages in three hours. I feel raw after reading it, and the only… Continue Reading “Understanding The Borderline Mother, Part II: The All-Good Child”
Safe People
After my last post, I wanted to pause and discuss the idea of a safe person and what that means using Drs. Cloud and Townsend’s book Safe People. On their website, Cloud and Townsend ask the question: What are safe people? This is a… Continue Reading “Safe People”
Understanding The Borderline Mother, Part I
I continually try to get away from the topic of borderline personality disorder on this blog, but I find that art is imitating life. I can’t get away from it in my life either. Why fight it? I’m going to try to make it… Continue Reading “Understanding The Borderline Mother, Part I”
I Want Your Sex – Sexual Identity and the Church
Originally posted on running parallels:
I have had many things on my mind lately. I’m a thinker. I like to sit and ponder things, churning them over and over again in my brain until I either come to some sort of conclusion or I…
The Lie of The Model Woman
I have NEVER reblogged another post in my blogging career, but I highly recommend that you read this. It’s well-written and truthful. The woman who wrote this has recently graduated from seminary, and I find her perspective and humor refreshing. Her name is Christina… Continue Reading “The Lie of The Model Woman”
A Conclusion
I’ve discussed myriad topics on this blog ranging from community, body image issues, forgiveness, faith, PTSD, and recovery. I’ve also discussed something called ‘differentiation’ although I haven’t called it that. Essentially, the work I’ve been doing to extract myself from the toxic and abusive… Continue Reading “A Conclusion”
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