Boundaries

Freedom From Bitterness: Jesus’ Seventy Times Seven | EP 51

Freedom From Bitterness: Jesus’ Seventy Times Seven | EP 51

Boundaries, Forgiveness, Healing, Podcast
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Does Jesus’ command to forgive “seventy times seven” seem impossible? In Carmen’s unique way, she unfolds how following this command might look in real life and how its pursuit impacts bitterness in our hearts.  Verses used: Matthew 18.21-22 James 1.5 Ephesians 4.32 Links: Kristine and Carmen’s Podcast: Did I Forgive Even Though I Can’t Forget? – https://carmenhorne.com/2023/11/did-i-forgive-even-though-i-cant-forget-ep22/ Carmen’s blog posts: Forgiveness and Trust Are Not The Same – https://carmenhorne.com/2019/02/does-forgiving-you-mean-i-must-trust-you/ Why Does Forgiveness Feel So Risky? – https://carmenhorne.com/2014/10/why-does-forgiveness-feel-so-risky/

Mom and daughter sitting by lake

A Prayer for Your Broken Relationship with Your Mom

Boundaries, Brokenness, Forgiveness, Holiday
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Do you remember when you said you wouldn’t parent like your parents? Yeah, me too. Like that time I got a spankin’ for dustin’ myself with the flesh-colored face powder (after my bath), and Momma thought I had skipped getting in the water. Or when she pinched my leg in church service because I was talking too much. Yikes. Our girl has had a few near-traumatic events. Unless she mentions “slip” and “dress,” I never…

God is a wise parent who gives good gifts.

5 Personal Boundaries for a Healthy, Balanced Life

Boundaries, Coaching, Marriage
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Y’all, I’m a bit boundary weary. I’ve had lots of boundary practice this month. How about you? I’m thinkin’ we need a respite. When my daughter is having a tough day, I send her videos of goats in pajamas, playing. It relieves tension. So here we go. We need a reward :) It’s hard trying to live within healthy boundaries. Last week I gave you five boundaries (out of ten) that are our responsibility. Today,…

My boundaries are my responsibility

5 Boundaries That are Our Responsibility

Boundaries, Marriage
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A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. ― Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend  Property boundaries are much easier to understand than personal ones. If we get confused about where to plant the Crape Myrtle or Magnolia tree, a quick call to 811 will give us a visible reminder. Maintaining personal boundaries often feels like we forgot to call 811. We struggle with where the boundary should…