Insecurity is at the heart of every rivalry.
Soothing words can become just another drug we swallow to dull our pain.
You don't have to say everything to say something.
We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, but frankly we won't if we're too afraid to try.
To possess dignity is to be worthy of respect. Worthy of high esteem. Absorb this: you are worthy of respect.
I am convinced now that virtually every destructive behavior and addiction I battled off and on for years was rooted in my (well-earned) insecurity.