4 Bible Verses for When You Need a Confidence Boost
September 11th, 2015

4 Bible Verses for When You Need a Confidence Boost

Nicholas Hemming

Through the course of a typical week, my confidence ebbs and flows like jagged points on a graph. My boss compliments me on a project and I feel accomplished. My wife sends me an encouraging text and I feel loved. A friend meets me for lunch and I feel ...

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5 Bible Verses to Heal Harmful Self-Criticism
August 25th, 2015

5 Bible Verses to Heal Harmful Self-Criticism

Jack Newman

If someone called me “my own worst critic, ” I suppose I’d take it as a compliment. After all, the label would imply that I analyze my life and work more ruthlessly and deliberately than anybody else. And who doesn’t want to strive for personal excellence? But while ...

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4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Insecure
August 18th, 2015

4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Insecure

Nikki Robles

INSECURE: adjective (of a person) not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious. Does this sound like you? We all deal with insecurities of varying shapes and sizes. Even when we overcome them, we still have to remain vigilant, fighting off sour thoughts and other things ...

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5 Practical Proverbs To Help You Handle Criticism
July 30th, 2015

5 Practical Proverbs To Help You Handle Criticism

Jack Newman

I have an embarrassing confession to make: I’m a perfectionist. Before you judge me too harshly, let me remind you that there are plenty of us perfectionists out there; I’m not the only odd bird who likes my shirts ironed, my room cleaned and my work praised as ...

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4 Bible Verses for Restoring Your Self-Esteem
July 9th, 2015

4 Bible Verses for Restoring Your Self-Esteem

Lynn Elwell

I grew up imprisoned by low self-esteem; I hated myself so much I often felt suicidal. By nature, I am anxious, introverted and critical (especially toward myself). On top of these tendencies, I spent years living in a broken home with a mentally ill mom and a great deal ...

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5 Prayers For When You Feel Unlovable
June 23rd, 2015

5 Prayers For When You Feel Unlovable

Nick Seders

I am my own worst critic. Any mistake, significant or not, triggers a slew of self-deprecating murmurs and thoughts. Even when said in humor, every word is meant—every word is felt. I then arrive (all too easily) at this awful, unbiblical conclusion: “I am neither admirable nor likable. How ...

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4 Bible Verses for Repairing Your Self Image
May 1st, 2015

4 Bible Verses for Repairing Your Self Image

Nena Podbury

What happened to her? I can hardly recognize her anymore. Her sweet, pure, childlike beauty has evolved into a done-up mannequin. These were my thoughts as I watched one of my favorite TV shows, which is notorious for recognizing contestants for their talent and ...

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5 Bible Verses For When You Feel Inadequate
April 30th, 2015

5 Bible Verses For When You Feel Inadequate

Nicholas Hemming

I so badly want to stack up in life. I want to grow into a flawless writer, a perfect husband and a dependable friend. But when I consider these desires, I uncover a much deeper truth: I fear inadequacy. I worry about not stacking up, about developing ...

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