“Folks who thrive in God’s grace give grace easily, but the self-critical person becomes others-critical. We “love” people the way we “love” ourselves, and if we are not good enough, then no one is. We keep ourselves brutally on the hook, plus our husbands, our kids, our friends, our churches, our leaders, anyone “other.” When we impose unrealistic expectations on ourselves, it’s natural to force them on everyone else.”
― For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards
― For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards
“God does not change, but He uses change—to change us. He sends us on journeys that bring us to the end of ourselves. We often feel out of control, yet if we embrace His leading, we may find ourselves on the ride of our lives.”
― Interrupted: An Adventure in Relearning the Essentials of Faith
― Interrupted: An Adventure in Relearning the Essentials of Faith
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