It isn’t a crime to serve yourself. How many of us have been there: family dinner. There is something wonderful, your favorite dish, perhaps, at Thanksgiving. But it’s also everyone else’s favorite dish! You, being the fine Christian you are, being the living example of Christ you strive to be, sit back, and let everyone else pig out on your favorite. You miss out. On the surface, you feel good: … [Read more...]
The Power of Nurturing Yourself
September 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many of us, especially parents, feel guilty about indulging ourselves every now and then. We are programmed by life to think that we must serve our children’s needs and wishes first, and then our own. Or, we subject our own happiness to that of others, such as our bosses, our friends and family, life in general. Although there is definitely a time and place for selflessness and nurturing others … [Read more...]
