jinnialow on March 9th, 2010

This discussion was facilitated by one of our group members.  Viv, you did really well.  You asked great questions and what you did at the end helped to further gel our time together.  Thanks!
Assumption #5 – One day, I’ll be finished with recovery.
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Recovery. What exactly is it?
When you hear someone say, “I need a [...]

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jinnialow on March 8th, 2010

When someone says something thoughtful and encouraging to you, don’t you feel uplifted?
I have the privilege to participate in a leadership community, and I must say, the encouragement and positive energy there is off-the-charts!  When you know that you’ll grow and progress and reach for your vision, is when you come alive.
Without a vision, people [...]

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jinnialow on March 2nd, 2010

I’m pleasantly surprised by the Show Your Best Blog Contest on The Colors Magazine. Remember how I entered that contest for January 2010 – how it was a challenge to my comfort zone?
The 2 winners’ blog posts are amazingly artistic and expressive!
I’m honored to have participated in the contest among such talented artistry. [...]

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jinnialow on February 21st, 2010

Today our discussion centered around being powerless and powerful at the same time.  Wait a minute…how can that be?
Assumption #4 – I just need to give it to the Lord.
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I’m posting the discussion questions only.  I encourage those of you who like to reflect on your own, to do some introspection on these questions and [...]

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Here’s the third discussion we’ve been having from the book, 12 Christian Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy.
Assumption #3 – If I change my behavior, I will grow spiritually and emotionally.
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As a parent, you know that you cannot just teach your kids to change their behavior.  It simply doesn’t work that way.  And why?
Well that’s [...]

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jinnialow on February 12th, 2010

Today my family and I couldn’t ask for a better place to be spending the weekend!
We’re in San Luis Obispo, beautiful “small” town on the Central Coast.  My husband and I went to college at Cal Poly and we absolutely love it there!
We’re here to speak to some of the college students.
The topic?
Relationships.  Living Out [...]

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jinnialow on February 8th, 2010

There’s no doubt in my mind that my wonderful husband loves me.  After 7+ years of marriage, he has proven it time and time again.
In the beginning, I didn’t always believe that he did.  But that was my problem – not his.  He’s usually gentle, kind and understanding of me and my needs.
He’s my truest [...]

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jinnialow on January 31st, 2010

Daniel Yee!
I almost feel funny writing this, as the gift of encouragement is truly precious in the unseen realm of things.
At the same time, it’s not the easiest gift to give or receive…
Oh, what to do?
I’m not letting this prevent me from giving encouragement the best I know how.
And I don’t want to assume [...]

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jinnialow on January 30th, 2010

We had an awesome time together talking about…
Assumption #2 – If I’m spiritual enough, I will have no pain or sinfulness.
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Daniel, you did a fantastically humble job leading the discussion.  Thanks for putting in your time, energy, and talent into making the time deep and rich.
Safe Haven group meets to discuss the book,
Ok, let’s dive [...]

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jinnialow on January 29th, 2010

Part of our passion here at JinniaLow.com is to help others give and receive more encouragement.
Could you use more encouragement in your own life?
Our free gift for today is, you guessed it:  encouragement!
Incidentally, today’s post also goes along with Day 2 from 31 Days to Build a Better Blog.
The task for Day 2 is to [...]

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