In the sermon posted two weeks ago (It’s Not Me, It’s You), I talked about Jesus' practice of walking away, something that, years ago, surprised me greatly. I didn't have time to give an adequate …
When Your Dreams Die Early (Remember They May Be Resurrected)
Have you ever worked hard at something you thought God was calling you to do--a relationship, a conversation, a book, a ministry--and it was met with near total silence? It's so frustrating--you …
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Being Okay With Others Not Being Okay With You
If you want freedom from toxic people, you have to learn how to be okay with others not being okay with you. Historically, I’ve been rather weak in this regard. I hate it when people aren’t okay …
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Walking Away in Ministry: How Christian Leaders Should Handle Toxic People
Building on last week's post about the apostles' practice of walking away from toxic people (Walk Away Disciples), this week we're looking at some very practical pastoral advice from Puritan Richard …
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It’s Not Me, It’s You
In his sermon "It's Not Me, It's You" at Cherry Hills Community Church, Pastor Gary Thomas tackled the delicate issue of toxic relationships with humor and biblical wisdom. He reminded us that while …
The Walk Away Disciples
We're featuring my book When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People this week and next, as I'm also preaching on this topic at Cherry Hills Community Church. The sermons (which we'll post on …