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Phony Uniformity: Modernity’s Perfection
“If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?” 1 cor. 12:17 By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain Do you ever wonder if you’ve lost your skill at observation? Every time I watch a new TV series …[ read more ]
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Step 2 Overcoming Perfectionism: Let It Go
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” Col. 3:23. By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain I hate to break it to you. But being the mentor I am, I will do my duty and let you know. Let go and let God. You can’t be good at everything. Nor should you attempt to …[ read more ]
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Step 1: Beating Perfectionsim: Strive for Excellence, Not Perfection
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” Col. 3:23. By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain For many years, a man I’ll call Quinten attended our church. Life damaged him. Not only cognitively impaired, Q suffered many emotional abuses. Drugs compounded the issues, and then he …[ read more ]
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Sacred Pathways: How to Observe Your Quiet Times
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” Matt. 6:6 By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain In my early faith and my idealistic church, emphasis was placed on prayer and worship. However, because …[ read more ]
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Celebrate Your Strengths: Skip the Drudgery
My yoke is easy and my burden light Mt. 11:30 By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain Don’t Do What You Hate Good deeds are good: but they don’t mean you have to do them. Work your area of strength. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt compelled (read condemned) into doing good works you …[ read more ]