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Pastor Narcissist pt2
It’s Narcissist Friday! I wish this wasn’t a true story. Pastor Narcissist continues merrily on his way as the dead bodies of his former staff line the halls of First Church. But he’s okay. (For those of you who don’t … Continue reading
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The Beginnings
It’s Narcissist Friday! Twenty-five years ago a little boy sat on his bed crying. No supper again. Mom was too busy. “You won’t die,” she said. “I don’t want to see you until morning,” she said. So the little … Continue reading
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More on Comparisons
It’s Narcissist Friday! One of the aspects of legalism that led me to an in-depth investigation of narcissism was the practice of comparison. Legalism is built on comparison. In spite of what some people teach, that legalism is about … Continue reading
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Making Decisions
It’s Narcissist Friday! Have trouble making decisions? Once you make a decision, do you find yourself worried about it? Do you often second-guess, try to rethink the decision you made? Does the responsibility of making decisions cause you to … Continue reading
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Boundaries
It’s Narcissist Friday! Let’s talk about boundaries. Personal boundaries, like legal and physical boundaries, are simply a way of establishing and protecting what is yours. If your neighbor decided to build his shed on your property, you would have to … Continue reading
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The Narcissist Toady
I had reason recently to think of how a narcissist responds to someone who appears to be superior. It will help to remember that the narcissist sees people as tools, toys, or obstacles. Even those who are superior fall into … Continue reading
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Us and Them
It’s Narcissist Friday! Normally, I don’t hold with an “us versus them” perspective on life. It just isn’t helpful. However, sometimes it is necessary. There are times when it is important to remember the distinction between you and someone else. … Continue reading
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Pastor Narcissist
It’s Narcissist Friday! I want to relate a story I have been hearing lately and I won’t be able to give many details because the story is both true and current. Sometimes the narcissist is a pastor. Pastors, company … Continue reading
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Does a Narcissist Have a Conscience?
It’s Narcissist Friday! Well, that depends on what you mean. If you mean a little voice telling him that he is doing the wrong thing, probably not. If you mean knowing the difference between good and evil, then I would … Continue reading
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I Want to Help
It’s Narcissist Friday! Why do I write about Narcissists? Well, as I have said before, I have some experience with them and I know how difficult it can be to have to deal with them on a regular basis. Those … Continue reading
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