Philippians 4:8 (NIV ) - Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. One of the most common things that Christian counselors help clients with is getting their thought life more in line … Continue reading How To Use Philippians 4:8 To Replace Patterns Of Negative Thinking
Even strong Christians sometimes struggle with negative thinking. We can get stuck overthinking things, blaming ourselves for problems, grumbling, or judging others in our thoughts. But there are strategies that will help! As you pray over these struggles, confess your sin, and seek the Holy Spirit’s help, these 5 strategies will give you practical action … Continue reading Dealing With Negative, Unhelpful Thought Patterns By Using The 5 R’s
At some point in life, everyone will struggle with conflict. The church is not immune! Even in the best ministry, there are different personalities, priorities, and preferences. Conflict will happen. So what’s a pastor or leader to do? Of course, the top urgency is to start with prayer. Pray for the other person, for the … Continue reading 4 Key Steps To Conflict Resolution In A Ministry Context