It’s not unusual for adults who are grieving to make their suffering worse. Many times this happens without their realizing it. They hurt and they want the pain to stop, so they react to the pain and make wrong choices. If adults can get stuck in their grief and troubling their own troubles, can children do the same? They can. This article will help you understand that … [Read more...]
How to prevent leader burnout
I know how easily a Christian leader drifts in the direction of burnout. By the time I turned thirty-seven, I was dangerously close. Having talked to scores of others over the last twenty years, I see more clearly the mental and emotional pieces that breed the sort of disillusionment where you wish you were playing golf—not leading a workshop on God’s grace. Burnout is not … [Read more...]
What’s the best way to help someone with anxiety?
Amy can no longer remember a time when her mind was “at rest.” She really thinks she needs to get a job, because there are rumors that her husband’s construction company might have to lay off workers. She used to work at a grocery store, but was glad when her husband wanted her to quit and be a stay-at-home mom. As a cashier, she often was flustered by customers with … [Read more...]
How to equip your leaders to care for grieving people
People who are grieving the death of a loved one need enormous levels of support and encouragement. Since grieving people are often emotionally delicate, it’s important that your deacons and small-group leaders know how to care for them. A wrong word, an oversight, an unintentional offense can harm someone who is grieving and even prompt that person to leave your church. Here … [Read more...]
Why leaders must exercise self-control over their emotions
In order for you to help others and serve others well, you need to understand and control your emotions. This will help you stay calm when caring for others and allow you to be a good example to the people you care for. The following recommendations are effective tools that will help you do that. Know your emotional self – Know your emotional reactions and how the … [Read more...]
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