Tag Archives: grace

What is Grace? pt.1

(This blog will be offline for a couple of weeks while I travel.  Please enjoy these posts from the archives.  Feel free to comment or ask questions.  I will be able to respond when I return.) I have studied grace … Continue reading

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Walk in the Light

O house of Jacob, come and let us walk In the light of the Lord.   Isaiah 2:5 I began to understand the ugliness of legalism when I realized that lying was such an important part of it.  So many people … Continue reading

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Grace?

Every once in a while I feel the need to stop and define grace.  When I do that, I try not to read what I have written before.  I just want to state again, for the record, what I believe … Continue reading

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Give It Up?

A woman wrote to me concerned about her enjoyment of fine clothes.  It wasn’t that she spent a lot of money on the clothing, but that she really liked to study the different designers and read books and magazines on … Continue reading

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From Conviction to Rule

In the circle within which I used to walk it was popular to express one’s convictions.  In fact, we were taught to use the word, “conviction,” rather than “preference,” because it would be stronger when talking with others.   A conviction … Continue reading

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Why America Prospers

Yesterday a mom was interviewed on the news.  Shayne Moore wants to change the world.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUB5pY7QJVQ The link is an ad for her book, rather than a news clip, but you get the idea.   Great!  There’s a lot of suffering … Continue reading

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OCD?

There was a context for this paragraph, in the course of an email counseling exchange, but I thought this short excerpt might be of encouragement to someone. I am not a psychologist, but I know that OCD (Obsessive-compulsive Disorder) is a … Continue reading

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Are you open to Manipulation?

From time to time I read Seth Godin’s blog.  He has some great insights about marketing and people.  The most recent blog entry is an interesting item on what makes some people more open to being manipulated.  Read the blog … Continue reading

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Narcissism

I teach about Narcissism.  Unfortunately, it’s because I have experience with narcissists.  Unless they need something from you, these aren’t very nice people.  They are able to manipulate, deceive, and compromise others with amazing skill.  If you have ever had … Continue reading

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Welcome to the ministry of Grace for the Heart!

  I am grateful that you would be interested in this ministry and in the topic of God’s grace.  I am grateful that this ministry is touching lives around the world and bringing a message that will encourage hearts in … Continue reading

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