Learning How to Do Life Well
Tim looks at the second aspect of an effective apology – 3 big words that support the 3 BIG Words.
In addition to the original text of Scripture, this series draws the book “Please, Sorry, Thanks”, by Mark Batterson (Amazon affiliate link). We also are using “When Sorry Isn’t Enough“, an updated version of “The Five Languages of Apology” by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas and “Effective Apology” by John Kador.
[podlove-episode-web-player publisher="2292" post_id="2292"] Trudi talks about the first thing that we CAN change – what MUST change – if we are to overcome the obstacles in our life.
This series is based on a chapter from the book, “It’s Not My Fault” by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend.
[podlove-episode-web-player publisher="2484" post_id="2484"] Trudi talks about the Principle of Responsibility – who is responsible for our past? Our present? What is the best choice to make regarding dealing with our history and past issues?
Today’s class and much of this series is based on the writings of Andy Andrews and his book, The Seven Decisions
[podlove-episode-web-player publisher="2656" post_id="2656"] Tim wraps up our discussion on Fence Myths and turns to the subject of constructing fences on ourselves. The most urgent we have for building fences in our lives is in limiting ourselves in order to provide freedom for others.
(The video used in today’s class was posted separately.)
This teaching arc is based on the book “Boundaries”, by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend, and is supplemented by their other books, Boundaries in Marriage, Boundaries for Teens, and Boundaries for Kids.
Follow along with the class notes (PDF file).
This is the video clip we used in class about blaming. It is from Dr. Henry Cloud and the CloudTownsend.com website.
[podlove-episode-web-player publisher="2668" post_id="2668"] Listen to the January 17th class
Tim leads the discussion in this entry, talking about the problems that are common when trying to establish boundaries. He then begins looking at the Ten Laws of Fences.
This teaching arc is based on the book “Boundaries”, by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend, and is supplemented by their other books, Boundaries in Marriage, Boundaries for Teens, and Boundaries for Kids.