Scripture teaches that feelings are a key part of what it means to be made in God's image. Yet, humans are like icebergs: 10 percent is above the surface and visible; 90 percent is below the surface and invisible. When we **Explore the Iceberg,** we learn 1) unprocessed emotions don't die 2) healthy community requires that people know themselves and 3) feelings help us discern God's voice.
To **Listen Incarnationally** is to listen at a heart level, with empathy attuned to the words and nonverbal communication of another person, so that person *feels felt by you.* In unhealthy togetherness, we want another person to think and feel the way we do. In healthy togetherness, we respect ...
The pressure on us to live a life that is not our own is great. Powerful generational forces and spiritual warfare work against us. Living faithfully to our true self in Christ represents one of the great tasks of discipleship. By **Climbing the Ladder of Integrity,** we clarify our values by pro...
Unresolved conflicts are one of the greatest tensions in our lives. Instead of risking a broken relationship, we prefer to ignore the difficult issues and settle for a false peace, hoping it will somehow go away. It doesn't. We learn, sooner or later, that you can't build Christ's kingdom on lies...
