Erika Dawson

Listening + leaning hard into Jesus. Learning to live in such a way that no one misses the grace of God! Heb. 12:15

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

Practiced thoughts shape behavior. Your words and deeds impact others. When our words/actions wound another, THEY get to say what the impact is, not you. If you only respond defending your intention you indicate that there is only one person that matters – you.

[Erika Dawson @Erika_Dawson]

@fullstopco 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Aundi Kolber, Therapist+Author @aundikolber]

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you set a limit with someone and their response is to punish, slander, or gaslight you—their behavior is not your fault.

Also, you have just confirmed why the boundaries were needed in the first place.✌🏼
#fierceselfcompassion

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

The current state of American Evangelicalism is what we get when the gospel is reduced to an entrance exam instead of a whole way of living, serving, loving & self-giving. The point of discipleship & Bible study is to grow in relationship with Christ and in resemblance to Christ.

[chuck degroat @chuckdegroat]

“The hardest thing about really seeing and really hearing is when you really have to do something about what you have seen and heard.”

— Frederick Buechner

[Louie Giglio @louiegiglio]

Humility is not a character trait to be developed. It is the byproduct of walking in the presence of the Almighty God.

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

“He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.” 1 Thess 5:24

Oh, yes, He will.
He SURELY will.
There is nothing in your life or mine as sure as Christ’s faithfulness.
He has not misplaced you.
He has not replaced you.
If it tarries, He’s preparing you.
He WILL do it.

[Wade Mullen @wademullen]

I call the apology that becomes an excuse an “apoloscuse.”

The apologizer knows an apology is needed, but fears the consequences, and so attaches excuses.

The most common excuse denies wrong intentions:

“I didn’t mean to...”

“It was never my intent...”

“Mistakes were made.”

[Dr. Thema @drthema]

Telling your truth can give others permission to tell theirs. We do not have to always hide our scars.

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

Leader, go ahead & accept that you’re going to get criticized. A lot of people aren’t going to like you. You’ll never get everyone pleased nor will you keep the people pleased you’re pleasing now. Quit politicking. All you can do is choose what you’re willing to stand alone for.

[Give Her Wings @Give_Her_Wings]

So many Christian wives in abusive marriages experience this.

If they stay, they'll be praised for pleasing God & being faithful.

If they leave, they're condemned and shunned as having left the faith.

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

Myth: The presence of good deeds, kind words, and a good reputation means a person could not possibly be an abuser.

Truth: An abuser often cultivates such things for the purpose of deception.

[Rachel Joy Welcher @racheljwelcher]

Sometimes, wanting to fix someone's pain is more about alleviating our own discomfort.
Sometimes, we just need to join them in the ashes.

[Aundi Kolber, Therapist+Author @aundikolber]

Heal anyway.

Heal even though those who wounded you won’t acknowledge it.

Heal even though the grief can be grueling.

Heal even though some won’t support it.

Heal because you matter.

Heal because you’re Beloved.

Heal anyway.

#trysofter

[Erika Dawson @Erika_Dawson]

Anyone else ever felt this way?!!! 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/si6o7DdNQS

[Erika Dawson @Erika_Dawson]

“According to the Bible, the most important thing to teach our children is to love God and neighbor (Matt. 22:37–39). Everything else ought to spring from these foundational values.” https://t.co/vtVa1zGoYM

[Erika Dawson @Erika_Dawson]

“... When you just want more clarity — God just wants you closer.

Clarity for what’s ahead comes from moving closer to the heart of God. ...” https://t.co/d5lEZnHFvC

[Erika Dawson @Erika_Dawson]

... it is between you and God ... 💜 https://t.co/63VWoMYwgQ

[Erika Dawson @Erika_Dawson]

We want to see our kids love God and love people in Jesus’ name. We want our kids to know the Scriptures and live by them. We want our kids to make wise choices, and we want to see the fruit of the Spirit growing in them. https://t.co/UY1lLi3Zby

[Erika Dawson @Erika_Dawson]

❤ https://t.co/WtyrKZGb2L