Posted by Jimmy Adkins | Dec 20, 2020 | Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) |
Years ago, I noticed a pattern with a person in our home (who shall remain nameless). He was notorious for […]
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Posted by Jimmy Adkins | Dec 14, 2020 | Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) |
On hearing my sister was sick, my first reaction was to cry out, “How long, O Lord?” How long will […]
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Posted by Jimmy Adkins | Nov 18, 2020 | Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) |
Sometimes “I’m sorry” is a selfish thing to say. Sounds strange, doesn’t it? After all, repentance is a cornerstone of the Christian walk, right? Sadly, I can assure you that it is indeed quite possible to spout humble-sounding words of apology more in self-protection than in real repentance aimed at real reconciliation. The basic dynamic […]
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Posted by Jimmy Adkins | Nov 11, 2020 | Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) |
We should keep a list of how our words have damaged relationships and undermined sensitive conversations. Our growth in wisdom depends on remembering and changing our foolish habits. For example, one of my foolish habits during disagreements with my wife has been to prioritize my own sense of being rejected. When I perceive rejection from […]
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Posted by Jimmy Adkins | Nov 4, 2020 | Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) |
By now, we may know who the next President of the United States will be. Or not. Either way, this is a good opportunity to take stock of our hearts in the midst of the most contentious, polarized, and troubling election in recent history. And this is on top of a raging pandemic. How have […]
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