Thoughts
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Fearless to Grow Emotionally
It seems there are two types of people. Those who are hungry for emotional growth, and those who believe they’ve arrived at a place where no more growth is needed.
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Jesus Our Emotional Coach
We know Jesus spent time teaching his apostles. He trained them on Heaven, the Father, prayer, identity, and so much more. We know he cares about spiritual matters. But does he care about our emotions? Does he care how we function emotionally?
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What Detachment Looks Like
According to attachment theory you have two types of people, attachers and detachers.
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Why Practice Sadness?
Men hate weakness, sadness, and feeling lost. So when someone says you need to practice sadness. There’s one common response, “No way!”
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Stuck in Anger
A question was asked, “If I am stuck in anger, how do I get unstuck?” There are two overlapping answers. There is a spiritual pathway and an emotional one that work together. This answer highlights components of the emotional pathway.
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Why Be Kind?
After listening to thousands of people tell their stories I have arrived at one simple conclusion.
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Laughter
Being positive brings smiles and laughter. I love laughing. That includes jokes, cutting-up, being silly, and just playing together. It means finding moments of joy in life.
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Failing Forward: Turning Setbacks into Hopeful Growth Steps
In this episode, we dive into the emotional impact of failure. We both express how deeply we hate failing, describing how it triggers feelings of rejection, isolation, and shame. We explore the importance of reframing failure, emphasizing that God’s love still remains constant despite our setbacks.
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When She Doesn’t Seem to Care
Who will you be when your needs are not met? How will you handle life’s disappointments?
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Forgive Them
My friend’s daughter was visiting from college. They were having lunch. During the meal she made this request. “Dad, one day I want you to apologize to me.”
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Talking Helps
There was a meeting. At that meeting a gentleman started talking about his emotions. He said, “I talk for my mental health.”
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Healthy Men Do
God’s men are growth oriented. They strive for self awareness, own their blind spots, and pray for wisdom. They spend a lifetime working on spiritual and emotional growth.