The Old Is Gone; The New Has Come!
As some have discovered: “The Lord loves each of us JUST THE WAY WE ARE. And he loves us so much that he will not leave us that way….” His love changes our hearts, our very nature and eventually … Read More
When People Refuse to Accept “No”
I was in a conversation with a family member of a woman in her late 30’s who is seeking recovery for the first time. This person observed that the woman has gone through a series of bad relationships. It has … Read More
Oh, That’s Just Cathy….
For about the umpteenthIt’s time in my life, I have participated in a Myers-Briggs personality inventory. We did it in conjunction with a workshop on Radical Hospitality with church volunteers, along with a Spiritual Gifts inventory. These are two key … Read More
Progression of Ethical Stages in Transformation
I am a process and system person, going back to my days of high school and college…..find the patterns, understand the systems, use the processes…..analyze things qualitatively and quantitatively…..strive for effectiveness and efficiency. Whatever the endeavor, I have tended to … Read More
“Come Unto Me” ….Then…. “Go Ye Into All The World” – The Role of the “Church” or “the church”.
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Many times when women come into our program and are required to attend church, they are squeamish. One had an absolutely horrible panic attack the first time she walked in with me, she said she was afraid she’d be struck … Read More
Thoughts on Titus 2 Ministry’s Theory of Change
Thoughts on Titus 2 Ministry’s Theory of Change Principle observed: “All behavior is purposeful. Everyone does what they do because they perceive that it works.” Until it no longer provides the “payoff” they are seeking, they will not begin … Read More
A Year to Remember…..
A year ago this week, after what seemed like the disastrous culmination of a difficult six months, as it became clear that the end was coming in an area that had been fulfilling and productive, a new journey began. As … Read More
Moments of Change
There are those moments in time in which one stands aware that there is a change coming. Perhaps it is not so much a change in one’s circumstances, exactly, but more a change in one’s perspective. I am on the … Read More