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5 Signs You’re Not Grieving Well

From January 2011 to March 2014, three people who were very near and dear to my heart have passed away – my dad, my grandma and my grandpa.  As I am preparing to preach at my grandpa’s funeral, I find myself in this place where I’m not sure how I’m processing loss - if I’m doing it in a healthy or a destructive way.  So, the only logical thing to do is to blog about it. I’ve been told and have often told others that I pray that they “grieve well.”  So, here are 5 signs you're not grieving well:...

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3 Ways To React To Criticism

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again…my love language is Words of Affirmation.  This means, very simply, that what you say to me matters.  If you tell me I’m doing a great job or something positive, it is like handing me a $100 bill – it fills me up and I’ll be doing great for hours and hours.  But, the flipside is also true.  If you tell me I messed up or did something wrong, I am instantly defeated.  My day is ruined.  I might as well go back to bed and start the day over. Recently, I’ve...

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