Are you a Control Girl?
For years, I failed to see that I had any control issues at all. I thought of myself as invested. Concerned. Just trying to help. I only took matters into my own hands because I cared so much! The last word I would have chosen to describe myself was “controlling”. Besides, nobody told me outright that I was controlling–not even my husband. Yet, there were signs….
Anger. Anxiety. Fear. Perfectionism. Each of these came erupting, with ever increasing frequency, from my control-craving heart.
Does this sound like you?
If so, don’t despair. I have good news for you AND I have tools to help. Take the quiz to find out more.
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5 Easy Ways to Ruin Valentine’s Day (Or not.)
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When Jesus Clears the Room
This post first appeared on TrueWoman.com, where I serve as one of the bloggers. I was blindsided by the turn our conversation took. I had entered the room, prepared to discuss the sin of a certain Wrongdoer. I was confident that this person was wrong, and I had...
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Influence Quiz: Does God want me to be PUSHY to build my platform?
This past week was the release of my new book, written with co-author Kate Motaung: Influence: Building a Platform That Elevates Jesus (Not Me). This book is especially written for speakers, writers, and ministry leaders. If you know someone who serves in one of...
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