Hurts and Emotions
All of us experience hurts and emotions. These can range from anger, grief, depression, and anxiety to joy, elation, transition and faithfulness. Explore the wealth of resources in relation to hurts and emotions in this theme.
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God's Promises to the Believer
If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, the promises in this article are for you. Many people know the words of the verses, but do not internalize them and experience the power of the Truth. It is important for you to personalize the promises and choose to believe they are true for you!
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Loving Life: Pre and Post Abortion Podcast
The abortion issue is charged and complicated. Yet there is a simple reality every time – there are two lives to love. In this episode of Breaking Bread this love is made evident by two guests who example what loving life looks like in the hard reality of an unplanned pregnancy. Together they beautifully elevate Jesus in this crisis.
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Five Keys to Navigating Change Webinar
This webinar looks at five aspects to consider when navigating through change. Ted Witzig Jr. discusses the impact which change can have on individuals and how to remain healthy and grounded in the midst of change and transition. Watch this webinar to learn more on how we can encourage ourselves and others in this area.
Featured WebinarEmpathy
Deep emotions and strong desires fill the relationships around us. Empathy is the skill that awakens our heart to these needs of others. We stop talking and start listening. We forget about ourselves and turn our attention to others. We identify with the primary emotions that are common among all of God’s creation. And in doing so, we realize the great opportunity we have in relationships, to share love and connection. Learn more about the critical skill of empathy in this short video.
Perfectionism
Perfection. A wonderful description of God, but elusive for us as humans. As believers, we acknowledge the perfect holiness and righteousness of God and that He is without sin or error. It can be difficult to make sense of what perfection means for us, practically and personally, as we realize we are far from perfect.
Three Types of Perfectionism
In this article, three common types of perfectionism are described along with helpful tips for addressing each. Read MorePerfectionism Podcast Episodes
This two-part podcast series of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig, Jr, describes and walks us through the three types of perfectionism. Learn More
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Learning to Tell Myself the Truth
This course attempts to help participants learn how to recognize, evaluate and correct unhealthy self-talk. It is designed for a participant to walk with a mentor through skills that will teach a participant how to speak truth to themselves.
Enroll TodayEmotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the aptitude a person has for identifying their emotions, regulating them and wisely acting in accordance to their purpose. Individuals with high EQ are more likely to have satisfying relationships. Fortunately, emotional intelligence is not fixed. Rather it can be cultivated and grown. This course attempts to do just that.
Enroll TodayLessons on Grief
Lessons on Grief provides community and discussion for those who have lost a loved one. Each of the eight lessons is centered on a theme often experienced by those who journey through grief. As a group walks through the content together, the content will facilitate a discussion to provide help, hope, and growth. These lessons are likely best-suited for participants who are still grieving but who are not necessarily in the initial phases of grief.
Enroll TodayGrief Bible Study
This informative and comforting Bible study from InterVarsity Press has been adapted with permission by ACCFS. Consisting of 9 lessons, this study can be done individually, in small groups, and congregationally. It can be purchased from the Apostolic Christian Book Store.
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Emotions play a very important role in our lives. Part of life is being able to feel joy, sadness, anxiety, and excitement. The ability to feel plays a major role in our relationships with others, our decision-making, etc. If we are not able to identify or recognize the impact which emotions have on our life, we can miss the clues they can give into our overall well-being and our relationships.
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Often our first impulse can be to try to force painful emotions away. This can lead to internal dialogue such as “I shouldn’t feel this way”, “I hate this feeling”, or “This is more than I can bear.” If this internal dialogue is not met with compassion and truth, we can increase our suffering by fighting with ourselves. A helpful strategy is to speak truth while validating or acknowledging the difficulty. It might sound something like “This is so difficult, and I know the Lord is with me” or “I don’t know if I can bear this pain, and I will seek to trust the Lord in it.” You can learn more about navigating emotional pain with these resources.
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While you may not be able to remove someone else’s pain, you can still recognize, validate, and speak truth into their pain. To simply feel heard and listened to can itself be a very comforting experience. As we listen and gently point others toward lasting truth, we can support the hurting, pointing hearts to the One who will one day wipe away our tears once and for all (Revelation 21:4).
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We must learn how to manage our emotions, because unmanaged emotions can become barriers to effectively coping with stressors and correctly understanding our self-worth in Christ. Tools that can help you better understand your emotions and know how to regulate them include breathing exercises, scripture meditation, prayer, and others.
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