Tag Archives: Personal Growth

The danger in sacrifice

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: November 13, 2011
Sacrifice feels good. It feels so good that we can come believe it is the highest response to the call of God on our lives. We think, “If I make enough sacrifices, God will really like me.” We come to believe that God, more than anything, demands personal sacrifice. We think that those who love [...]
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What to do with despair?

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: May 24, 2011
“I have a tendency to despair,” I said in conversation with a friend. The words were a surprise. How is it that I said it so matter-of-factly without having realized it before? I went on to explain, “I see the world as it ought to be — but sometimes the reality of how things are [...]
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The Spiritual Slideshow

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: November 15, 2010
“I just want to make a difference to somebody! What am I doing wrong? I feel so responsible!” Words left my mouth like hot steam spewing from the release valve on a pressure cooker; my husband was the only one to witness the explosion. Ben, a young friend we’d been mentoring, had just made another [...]
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6 Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: October 12, 2010
I recently found myself in a situation where I needed to have a difficult conversation. I don’t know many people who enjoy them, but they are a fact of life. It’s never comfortable, but with a little forethought, they can be managed. The goal of a difficult conversation should be reconciliation and positive change for [...]
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A Would-Be Truth-Teller

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: October 7, 2010
I am a truth-teller; at least I want to be. What is the truth? How do I know it when I see it? More importantly, how do I live it?
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