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The Christian Life Coaching Video BlogLiving with MarginMargin is the distance between where we are performing and our maximum capable effort on full throttle with all of our adrenaline running. How does living with margin affect our stress management? How can we increase the margin in our spiritual lives? How can we increase the margin in our emotional expense accounts with our spouse or friend or significant other? 
Our Role in Relationship When we are having conflict with someone who is close to us, it is easy to take a linear view of the situation.. "they did x and made me feel y" when in reality our actions and attitudes influence the behavior of others. What is our role in relationship? Sending Clear Messages Strong relationships require good communication, and good communication means sending clear messages - no games, no messing with people's minds. Here are some hints and tips for sending clear messages in communication!
Christian Meditation, Part 3 of 3 Meditation is helpful for many Christians, and this video describes the powerful use of guided meditation or guided imagery coupled with Biblical Christian principles. A great resource that I recommend... The Christian Meditator Christian Meditation, Part 2 of 3 So we already know the basic mechanics of Christian Meditation from Part 1 of this series... but how do we choose a mental device... something to focus on and repeat? Here are some more helpful tips on Godly meditation techniques. Christian Meditation, Part 1 of 3 New series on Godly Christian Meditation. Meditation is mentioned over and over in the Bible, but how can we do it effectively and in a Godly way that does not open us up to bad spiritual influences? Here are some helpful guidelines for Christians who would like to meditate. Thief in the Night My truck was broken into and robbed by a thief in the night who smashed the driver's side window and took some stuff. Video includes pictures of the break-in and some of the lessons that I learned from this experience... how ready are we for Christ's return? Communicating With Yourself Communicating with yourself is as important as knowing how to communicate with others. Find out why, and how to communicate effectively with yourself! Why is communicating with yourself important? Who cares? Well... You should care. Only by communicating with yourself can you truly know yourself, who you are and where you stand with God. God Can Use You! Who did Jesus Christ pick to follow him? Were they good speakers? Very spiritual? Very religious? Experts on the law? Wealthy? Well-recognized in their fields? Do you ever feel inadequate? Do you think that God can use you? He can. You Matter Very Much You are the single most powerful witness to what God can do in a human's life. Other people are watching you, angels and demons are watching you, and God even knows your intentions. Remember, Christian... you matter very much. Living in a Fallen World What do we expect life to be like? Why do so many hard things come our way? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why isn't life easier for Christians? Find out why there is hope for living in a fallen world! Emotional Credit Accounts We have emotional accounts with our significant others... if we pay into these accounts regularly, then we have some cushion for the times when our relationships are stressed or under attack. What happens when we are overdrawn and deep in debt emotionally? Dealing with Situations of Anger, Fear and Stress How can we respond in a godly way when faced with situations that make us angry, scared or stress us out? This video offers some helpful tips for managing anger and dealing with stress and irrational fears. Breathing Exercise Did you know that it is possible to create a stress response in your body just by breathing a certain way? It is also possible to create a counterbalancing relaxation response when you feel stressed or angry about something! Communicating with Introverts and Extroverts It's good to know when you're communicating with someone, whether they are an introvert or an extrovert. This video explains the differences and gives some helpful communication tips, drawing it all together with scripture that applies no matter what our communication style happens to be! Internal vs. External Locus of Control What does it mean to live from an internal or external locus of control? It can mean the difference between peace, joy and fulfillment or constant, helpless struggling! As Christians we can be controlled by the internal working of Holy Spirit. Contrast this to being tossed about by every storm of life! Staying On Track in School Sometimes its hard to stay on track in school, especially when we are not interested in the subject or the instructor is boring. How do we stay focused when we don't care about what we're supposed to be learning? Here are some tips for someone who's been there! There is also some great application here for job and career success! Seven Principles that Make Marriage Work Dr. John Gottman is a psychologist who has spent many years studying marriage and relationships. He found that there are seven principles that successful marriages display. This video covers the 7 principles with brief descriptions of each. There are entire books written on these principles, so this is just a brief summary! Click the link below to get the book for yourself.... The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert 
Relationship - John Gottman's Four Deadly Horsemen Psychologist John Gottman did a whole lot of research with couples, and found many things that helped and harmed our close relationships. He found that four things in particular, which he called the "Deadly Horsemen" were almost always sure to ruin a relationship. These are contempt, criticism, defensiveness and stonewalling. If you are in a relationship and you want it to last, make sure that you're not doing any of these things! Stay tuned for next week, when I will share Gottman's 7 ways to improve your relationship. |
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