Category Archives: Self esteem

The painful cycles of self-hatred

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Part of the complexity of self-hatred is that it rarely exists alone. It has cousins who keep close company. Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Abuse, Child Abuse, Childhood trauma, Self esteem, Self love | Tagged ACE study, Childhood trauma, self-hatred | Leave a comment

3 ways we are tempted to live for ourselves

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

The Spirit and the cross correct all three ways we are tempted to make life about ourselves. Continue reading →

Posted in Counseling, Disciple-making, Discipleship, Self esteem, Self-deception, Selfishness, Spiritual disciplines, Wisdom | Tagged self destructive life, Selfishness | Leave a comment

It’s not the way you think it is

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Delusional self-confidence based on self-accomplishment is not far removed from self-righteousness. It’s an insidiously deadly poison that can be… Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Blessed by God, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Deception, Following Christ, God's Heart, God's Love, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Greatness, Jesus Christ, Judging others, Kingdom, Legalism, Love, Meaning of life, Mercy, Missions, Personal thoughts, Poor in spirit, Pride, purpose, Radical love, Repentance, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Spiritual inventory, Teaching of Jesus, True Christianity?, Walking with God, Worldview | Tagged A true church, Ladociea, Pharisees, Revelation 3, Who are the true followers of Jesus? | 2 Comments

Therapeutic vs. True Gospel

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus Christ died for my sin and the most vivid expression of my sin is my willful self-preoccupation. A gospel message that invites me to stay at the center is not the true gospel. Listen closely to the emphasis when you hear someone invite people to follow Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Confession, Depravity, Disciple-making, Doctrine, Evangelicals, Evangelism, Evil in the world, Faith, God's Love, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Hamartiology, Kingdom, Poor in spirit, Pride, Reconciliation, Religion-not the answer, Repentance, Salvation, Seeker Services, Seeking God, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Sin | Tagged Evangelism, Gospel, Seeker Churches, Selfish, Sin, Therapeutic gospel, True gospel, Witnessing | 6 Comments

How do you see yourself?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

A fascinating presentation on how women view themselves compared with how others see them. Continue reading →

Posted in Contentment, Gratitude, Self esteem, Self-deception, Wisdom, Wives, Women | Tagged Don't like your appearance, improve your appearance, Physical appearance | Leave a comment

8 Identity Markers

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Who am I? Why am I here? What should I do?Who do I serve? How should I live? Continue reading →

Posted in Call to ministry, Calling, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church, Confession, Gospel-centered, Identity, In Christ, Kingdom, Meaning in life, Meaning of life, purpose, Searching, Self esteem, True Christianity?, Witness, Work, Worldview | Tagged calling, What is the purpose of life? Why am I here? meaning | 2 Comments

The change we really need

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

What does change look like in my life when I come to know Christ? Or, what should it look like?
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Posted in Born again?, Christian life, Christianity, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Imago Dei, In Christ, Salvation, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Wisdom | Tagged In Christ, New Creation, New in Christ, Salvation, Self-love, Spiritual transformation | 3 Comments

Sin is wrong and dumb – a form of self-abuse

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Here is a deeply insightful reflection from one of my favorite authors, Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. It’s a bit long but well worth reading and discussing. “The shortest and clearest way to state the relation between sin and foolishness is … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Blessed by God, Deception, Devil, Drug addiction, Envy and Jealousy, Fools, Humanism, Lust, Origin of Sin, Pride, Problem of evil, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Sin | 1 Comment

Always leading us back to grace

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

God is always leading us back to grace to confess our unworthiness and to celebrate His mercy. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Contentment, Death of Christ, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, Justification, Pharisees, Pride, Salvation, Schadenfreude, Self esteem, Self love, Selfishness, Servanthood, Spiritual transformation | Tagged Christianity, Cross, Grace, Mercy, Salvation | 1 Comment

People who want to feel important

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

“Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don’t mean to do harm, but the harm does not interest them … or they do not see it, or they … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Life of a pastor, Narcissism, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Servanthood | Tagged Arrogance, Humility, Pride, Self Love | Leave a comment