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Saying “No” to Church Pressures

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Belonging to the body of Christ can be one of the most wonderful aspects of our lives.And belonging to a church can truly be one of the most difficult or even worst parts of our experience on earth.In this age of interconnectedness, our belonging to the body of Christ isn't just limited to our local congregation. We can also be impacted by online relationships with other Christians around the world. So what do we do with pressures that come from being a part of the church? How do we say "no" to church pressures?You are probably … [Read more...] about Saying “No” to Church Pressures

Saying “No” to Homeschool Pressures

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If you've been homeschooling for any length of time, you know that it comes with its own set of pressures. Choosing a homeschool philosophy, curriculum, how you structure your day, and outside activities can all bring out very strong opinions amongst homeschoolers. Those are the external pressures. There are also internal pressures. Let's look at some of the external and internal pressures homeschoolers often experience. Then we'll explore a few ideas for saying "no" to homeschool pressures.Please understand that these are generalizations … [Read more...] about Saying “No” to Homeschool Pressures

Saying “No” to Holiday Pressures

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So how were your holidays? Were they enjoyable? Meaningful? Special?Or were they (as Peggy called hers in a comment on another post) a "tightly-choreographed death march"?Did you and your family end up stressed, sick or burned out?Were you so busy doing the things you felt obligated to do that you didn't do the things that truly mean the most?Holidays often take on a life of their own. If there is any time of year that ramps up the obligation train, it is Christmas. But it can also be true of other holidays:Easter … [Read more...] about Saying “No” to Holiday Pressures

Saying “No” to Unhealthy Relationships

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Some of the most difficult decisions David and I have had to make as a couple in our eighteen years together has been breaking off unhealthy relationships. We are both wired to try to live at peace with other people. We strongly dislike conflict. Conflict is like physical poison to me.David and I have probably erred several times on giving people the benefit of the doubt too long. But eventually we got to the point where we realized that the stress created by the unhealthy relationships was not worth whatever positive they might have … [Read more...] about Saying “No” to Unhealthy Relationships

Saying “No” to Burnout

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Have you ever felt completely burned out? I have and I'm sure you have too. Maybe you are struggling with burnout at this moment. Many of us carry huge loads today.Most of us live with some combination of the following:Working outside the home Working from home Homeschooling Children with learning needs Children with health needs Children with dietary needs Our own health issues Debt or excessive bills Church issues Unhealthy relationships Lack of friendship or support systemsAny combination of these … [Read more...] about Saying “No” to Burnout

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