Food for thought People pleasing involves seeking human approval above God’s. I truly believe, the root cause of people pleasing is fearing what others think and say about you. We continue to try to please others, so we will not be rejected. Proverbs 29:25 Our priorities can certainly be misplaced, when we value human glory more than God’s. (John 5:44). Our … [Read more...] about Diary of an ex-people pleaser
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Joining the civility revolution
Canadians used to be known for how polite and kind we were. We were famous for saying sorry, and putting others first. Have you noticed that many of us seem to becoming a lot ruder and insensitive? The COVID lockdowns didn’t help. It often brought out the worst in people and forced many into lonely isolation. What can we do about the anger and nastiness that seems … [Read more...] about Joining the civility revolution
St. Valentine’s Day & Happily Ever After matters
February is Heart Month, a time when we might focus more on our own cardiovascular health and what we can do to reduce the risk of heart disease. But perhaps a lot of us think of February primarily in terms of Valentine’s Day, the day devoted to celebrating romantic love. And depending on our own circumstances, the “Happy Valentine’s Day” celebration with roses, chocolates, and … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day & Happily Ever After matters
Saying no to judgemental divisiveness
Many of us are grateful that COVID regulations, mandates, and lockdowns have largely been eliminated or lessened. In the past two difficult years, it was easy to slip into harsh judgementalism towards those who had different ways of navigating this strange pandemic. Even local churches have had to fight against the temptation to judgemental divisiveness over one’s vaccine … [Read more...] about Saying no to judgemental divisiveness
The ABC’s of hugging
Hugging is one of the core expressions of connection between human beings. We have come to know that affection, affirmation, attention and appreciation toward a developing child by their parent is critical to a little person’s development of a sense of worth and well-being in life. As the child grows up feeling this parental loving touch while witnessing healthy, caring … [Read more...] about The ABC’s of hugging