by Jeanne Takenaka | Jan 30, 2023 | Identity, Perspective, Relationship, Tell His Story
Contents People Pleasing definedWhat causes people pleasing to become so important?The results of people-pleasingWe lose ourselves when we focus on pleasing othersWe forget who God created us to beWe end up not pleasing anyoneConclusion What causes people pleasing to... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Mar 28, 2022 | Forgiveness, Humility, Relationship, Tell His Story
Contents How do we ask for forgiveness when we’ve done the “wronging”?Heart WorkTaking ActionDo’s and don’ts when we ask for forgiveness Jeanne Takenaka It’s hard to ask for forgiveness after we’ve done the wronging, isn’t it? Many years ago, I betrayed the... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Mar 14, 2022 | Forgiveness, Relationship, Tell His Story
Contents How to forgive someone who has hurt usHow to forgive someone—mindsets and heart-setsChoose humilityLet go of the need to be rightPray for a heart that’s willing to forgiveChoose forgiveness, even if the other person never acknowledges what they’ve done or... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Feb 14, 2022 | Conflict, Relationship, Tell His Story
Contents Questions to ask to determine the root of conflict before engaging:Tips for engaging wisely in conflictPrayDetermine if their current mood is conducive to resolving the conflictTry not to interrupt them . . . Understand that, sometimes, the topic must be... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Jan 31, 2022 | Conflict, Relationship, Tell His Story
Contents Important things to consider for calming conflictThe Don’ts of Calming Conflict: Healthy Ways to Navigate Conflict: Ways to Engage: Final thoughts: Jeanne Takenaka I don’t know about you, but I sometimes still struggle when it comes to calming conflict. But...
