What do conviction, guilt, and condemnation mean to us as Christians? And why is it important to know the difference? A certain amount of conviction or guilt is not bad when we have justifiably done wrong. However, guilt and condemnation have become a way of life for some people, sabotaging their best efforts to move on and derailing their lives…. Read More
Is lack of confidence holding you back?
Most people, if not all, will experience self-doubt and a lack of confidence at some point in their lives. This is perfectly normal. A chronic, debilitating lack of confidence that shackles you, is not. Confidence is believing in your abilities and your self-worth, it is a product of our self-worth and self-esteem, which you can read more about here. Building… Read More
Overcome low self-esteem and live confidently
Low self-esteem was my companion for most of my life. I loathed doing self-evaluation questionnaires. There was always that dreaded question in an interview: what are your strengths? I honestly could never think of any. If something did come to mind, I would put the thought out of my head immediately, thinking it would be perceived as vain or inadequate…. Read More
Caring for self in an unselfish way
When talking about self, it is not meant in a proud or selfish way. Admittedly, we do need to take care of ourselves, but we do not live in isolation and self is a two-way street. We take care of ourselves by focussing inwardly AND outwardly. In addition, we take care of ourselves by taking care of the people and… Read More