Category: Many Faces of Grace
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Stage Two of Confronting a Spouse And Linkup!
In marriage, a lot of couples are able to work through at least a minor to moderate-level conflict without the help of a third or fourth party. 😉 In fact, there’s even advice from Scripture that says outside parties should steer clear of a conflict that is not their own! #dogbite “Interfering in someone else’s…
BethSteffaniak
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First Step to Confront with Grace – And Linkup
Last week I introduced the idea that “grace” is not only shown when we overlook an offense, or even when we hold our tongue and patiently pray for God to convict the other party, but it’s also shown when we confront our offender. But how can that be considered “grace”—to confront someone? Doesn’t that sound…
BethSteffaniak
Accountability, Alienation, Anger, Authenticity, Betrayal, Boundaries, Change, Christ-Centered, Communication, Conflict, Confrontation, Confronting With Grace, Enabling, From Messes to Messages Linkup, Grace, Love of God, Many Faces of Grace, Marriage, Openness, Realistic Expectations, Spiritual Practices, Truth, Vulnerability, Wounds -
How Long Should I Extend Grace in Marriage? And Linkup
I ended last week’s post in the series, The Many Faces of Grace, with this question: When is it unhealthy or “enabling” to overlook an insult or sin in my spouse (or other offender)? I think the questions to consider in this kind of situation are: Is it destructive to one or more relationships? (Creating…
BethSteffaniak
Acceptance, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Conflict, Confrontation, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, From Messes to Messages Linkup, Grace, Humility, Love of God, Many Faces of Grace, Patience, Perseverance, Positive Focus, Prayer, Proactive, Resentments, Salvation, Self-sacrifice, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Spiritual Warfare, Surrender -
What Extending Grace Looks like in Marriage – Plus Linkup
One of the things that has often confounded me is, when do I extend grace? Is it all the time? And what does grace even look like, especially in marriage? I think of grace like forgiveness—letting something go. After all, the Lord certainly has let go of the need to punish me for my sin—dying…
BethSteffaniak
About Me, Acceptance, Anger, Attitude, Avoidance, Choices, Christ-Centered, Conflict, Confrontation, Encouragement, Faith in God, False Beliefs, Fear, From Messes to Messages Linkup, Grace, Humility, Many Faces of Grace, Marriage Mistakes, Openness, Positive Focus, Prayer, Pride, Realistic Expectations, Resentments, Spiritual Practices, Surrender, Trust, Truth
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