by Summer D Clemenson | Jan 31, 2017 | Book & Product Reviews
Collective Faith: The Passion for Jesus Notes Passion for justice is key to spiritual growth and a deepening relationship with Jesus. We can do all the “right religious” things but if we do not seek justice and love with compassion, then we fall short of the glory of...
by Summer D Clemenson | Nov 16, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
CHAPTER 10: PARTICIPATION PROMOTES AUTHENTICITY Polity: A form of process of civil government or constitution; an organized society The Grove Church, Arizona Lead Pastor: Palmer Chinchen www.TheGroveAZ.org And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is...
by Summer D Clemenson | Oct 29, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Part 2 Authentic Faith: A Longing for Authenticity Authentic Faith [the 5th step in spiritual maturity] is marked by a deep, genuine connectedness to God. Celebrates the vastness of God Willingness to explore new ideas and traditions Limitless possibilities for life...
by Summer D Clemenson | Oct 24, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
YOLO In dire situations, when we wait for safety, protocol and assessment, nothing happens. People suffer longer than necessary. Sometimes people die. To live with passionate faith is to live with more urgency. Procrastinators irritate Jesus: Matthew 16:8 But Jesus...
by Summer D Clemenson | Oct 12, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Chapter 5: WRITE A MILLION WORDS Lives of remarkable people demand hard work. Great purpose is found by determined, impassioned, relentless effort. Do it every day. For years. With intention. Get an expert teacher. It takes 10,000 hours to reach the top of our field....
by Summer D Clemenson | Oct 11, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
PASSION STAGE: THE QUEST FOR PURPOSE For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and hope. Jeremiah 24:11 Our soul needs a purpose so that we know that the career, relationships or...
by Summer D Clemenson | Oct 1, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
The following are notes directly from the context of this book with a mingling of my opinions and thoughts while I processed what I read. It is my interpretation. You may get something totally different out of this book. CARRY ME HALFWAY Many of us live spiritually...
by Summer D Clemenson | Sep 29, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
The following are notes directly from the context of this book with a mingling of my opinions and thoughts while I processed what I read. It is my interpretation. You may get something totally different out of this book. INTRODUCTION: LOVE AND JUSTICE Being...
by Summer D Clemenson | Sep 28, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Learning to Live and Love Again At the Same Time The 2 deepest desires of most people: to love and be loved. to believe we are worthwhile and know someone else believes this too. To protect ourselves many people have blocked off or shut off those needs. I must learn...
by Summer D Clemenson | Sep 27, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Pieces & Bits Drama Addicts are people who have become addicted to problems and turmoil; problems have become a comfortable emotional experience Drama Addicts: get involved with problems that are not their own think a peaceful life is boring create problems As we...
by Summer D Clemenson | Sep 23, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Work A Twelve Step Program Chemical dependency and other compulsive disorders destroy beautiful, intelligent, sensitive, creative, loving people. Some Twelve Step Programs: Alcoholics Anonymous – Group for people addicted to alcohol Al-Anon – Group for people affected...
by Summer D Clemenson | Sep 17, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Communication “When you’re doing what’s right for you, it’s okay to say it once, simply, and then refuse to discuss anything further.” – Toby Rice Drews Many Codependents: manipulate are people pleasers are controlling cover things up assign/use guilt or try to...
by Summer D Clemenson | Sep 14, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Chapter 15 “Yes You Can Think” For God hath no given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:17 Many codependents do not trust our minds and indecision can make the smallest choices frustrating – so big choices like what to...
by Summer D Clemenson | Aug 19, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
I have been slowly taking in this great book for about 6 weeks. While I am digesting and praying about issues that seem to come about in me, I see myself growing and learning to be focused on being positive and learning to communicate better. Chapter 14 in Codependent...
by Summer D Clemenson | Jul 19, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Feel Your Own Feelings There are people that I have withdrawn so completely from, emotionally, that they don’t know me at all. I have known them my whole life. I love them. I know they love me. At an earlier time in my life, I learned it was dangerous to trust them...
by Summer D Clemenson | Jul 15, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Learn the Art of Acceptance Lord I don’t understand peace. It is so easily lost. I think I am so sad about the killing in Nice, France because I had hoped for a longer break between killing and terror and hate acts. Lord, I ask that You would judge by Your cross my...
by Summer D Clemenson | Jul 11, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Have a Love Affair With Yourself What a novel idea; one I had never considered. I assumed that this chapter would be full of new thoughts and maybe it would inspire a lot in me. I read this chapter 3 times… 6/24/2016 Many codependent people would never dream of...
by Summer D Clemenson | Jun 23, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Chapter 9: Undependence My mother needs me to depend on her. It is part of her codependence identity: approval seeking and need for other’s happiness because that is all she has. I can’t be healthy and center my life around anyone else but God. Ways to become...
by Summer D Clemenson | Jun 21, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Remove the Victim “We’re so careful to see that no one gets hurt. No one, that is, but ourselves.” Al-Anon Member “Codependents are caretakers – rescuers. They rescue, then they persecute, then they end up victimized. Study the Karpmen Drama Triangle,” he said....
by Summer D Clemenson | Jun 18, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Chapter 6: Don’t Be Blown About by Every Wind Denial: Under-reacting to events that seem too big Reactionary: Urgently and compulsively reacting in anger, guilt, shame, self-hate, worry, hurt, controlling, gestures, care taking acts, depression, desperation or fury to...
by Summer D Clemenson | Jun 16, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
Detachment Detachment is not detaching from loved ones but the agony of involvement. Questions We Must Ask of Ourselves What am I feelings? What do I think? What do I need to take care of myself? Observational Reading Questions I am worried about myself. I don’t make...
by Summer D Clemenson | Jun 15, 2016 | Book & Product Reviews
CARETAKING CODEPENDENT CHARACTERISTICS Codependents may: think and feel responsible for other people—for other people’s feelings, thoughts, actions, choices, wants, needs, well-being, lack of well-being, and ultimate destiny. feel anxiety, pity, and guilt when other...
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