Author: Stephen Cervantes
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You
Bob Hamp, Counselor and Spiritual Mentor spoke at a recent conference. He outlined red flag language. He said pay special attention to anyone who uses too many “YOU” statements.
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Are You Detached?
How do you know if you are living detached? If you want to know, just listen.
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Working Through Differences
In counseling school we were taught, conflict can be the pathway to intimacy. What? How can arguing result in intimacy? Think about it. If there is no working through differences how can two become one? Here is how it was explained.
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Just Do the Work
A man once spoke up in a group meeting. Exasperated, he announced “Everyone keeps telling me, Just do the work. Just do the work. But, what is the work? No one will explain to me the work.”
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13 Questions for Exploring an Emotional System
What do we mean when we say, “To have peace, rest and joy you must learn your emotional system.” You may ask, “What makes up an emotional system?” or “Can you give me an overview of the important parts of an emotional system.”
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The Source
Where do you get your source of love and approval from?
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Tearing Down and Rebuilding
Death often precedes new life. Jesus’ death made the way for new life. And a seed must die before a tree is born.
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Gateway to Freedom
It was a group of men but it was also the Church. These men sang songs of worship, and, asked hard questions. They were willing to challenge and be challenged. You could hear loud men getting softer. Doubting men finding greater assurance.
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Grace in the Middle of Conflict
The right words, in the middle of conflict, can reveal your heart and foster peace and grace.
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How to be Emotionally Deeper
Many wives say they want their husband to be emotionally deeper. But what does that mean?
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Do you Want a Rich Full Life?
Seeking wisdom above all else is the road to leading a rich full life.
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Fears Tamed
How do you respond when someone verbally attacks you? Do you immediately feel fear and anger rise inside you? We call it “taking things personally” but it’s hard not to take it personally when our deep fears are being invoked.