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Tagged: overcoming perfectionism

Overcoming Perfectionism: You Can’t Do It All
Posted on Monday, October 17th, 2016 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: calling from God, can't do it all, Carol McClain, character counts, Col. 3:23, gifts, overcoming perfectionism, perfectionism, you can't do it all

“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 Our church has formed a woman’s group we call Tea At Two. Our social was formed, in part, to create friendships among its members. In our socialization, we use our …[ read more ]
Be Ye (Im) Perfect: We Don’t Have to be Perfect
Posted on Monday, February 29th, 2016 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: 1 Peter 1:16, Carol McClain, character counts, don't have to be perfect, God's love, Matthew 5:48, overcoming perfectionism, Peace With God

48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Mat. 5:48 This verse tormented me for years. Perfect? Not possible, not for me, but believe me, I tried. Perfection takes a lot of work The first church I belonged to demanded this of me. Still, no matter how …[ read more ]

How To Get Mercy

Carol McClain Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 A segment of our society keeps saying we need to help adults who were raised in tough circumstances. Their ancestors had been abused or their parents had been reprobates. Their pasts have dictated their future. They are innocent. As a Christian, I'm sad to say, I used to think "poppycock to that." They had resources, teaching, help. They could do this themselves. Look at me. I grew up in a home of alcoholics, in poverty, and with many poor examples to model my life on. I'm doing… ...[ full story ]

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