Out-of-whack emotions are always a good beginning point for identifying beliefs that aren't really true, an easy red flag for our inquiry. Exaggerated emotions of anxiety or discouragement invite us to trace them back to the thoughts that are creating them.

Out-of-whack emotions are always a good beginning point for identifying beliefs that aren't really true, an easy red flag for our inquiry. Exaggerated emotions of anxiety or discouragement invite us to trace them back to the thoughts that are creating them.

Positive reinforcement changes behavior for the better, while criticism stabilizes negative behaviors and blocks change.

Sometimes forgiveness is instant, but sometimes it takes time.

When we have been hurt, slighted, or wounded unfairly, we are not left alone to bear it. We can get on our knees and ask for the Lord's help to forgive.

Forgiveness is possible even when there is no restitution, no remorse on the part of the perpetrator.

Forgiveness doesn't mean we have to pretend someone didn't hurt us.