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Coach Doug's Writing: To listen or to fix
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Read or post comments by clicking on the word "comments" at the end of each article. Sunday, July 26, 2009. To listen or to fix. I've been reminded lately that we humans have a genetic predisposition to rush in and fix other people's problems. It's not our fault. It's caused by gene #473. (kidding). Our friend or colleague or patient or child or mailperson tells us about a problem or pain in their life and we immediately spring to action! They have a problem, and they need help fixing it! You need to ...
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dear coach doug: To Forgive AND Forget?
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Email advice, used by permission. Saturday, May 17, 2008. To Forgive AND Forget? I am curious Doug. I read somewhere on your blog that you have grieved your losses fully. When I make a choice to forgive someone for a wrong they've done to me why is it that I am still very distressed when I see them? Why is it that I vacillate between feelings of outrage and feelings of compassion? For that matter, what is fully grieved? Dear Troubled in Toledo,. Let's start with forgiveness. What a confusing subject!
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Coach Doug's Writing: People just like you made it through!
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Read or post comments by clicking on the word "comments" at the end of each article. Monday, May 18, 2009. People just like you made it through! One thing that puzzles me is how easy the people in the Bible had it. Everything always went right. They had no problems or struggles. Their prayers were answered immediately. They had perfect families. And they had more money than they knew what to do with! I wish I had it as good as those saints of old. Oh, and maybe Noah. We can throw in David. Was torn apart...
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the tent of meeting: seeing God
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The tent of meeting. Excerpts from Coach Doug's Prayer Journal. Monday, January 28, 2008. You know how long I have been looking to understand You. and Truth. and Reality. Many others have been looking, too. And so many different results. What is of human origin, what is deception, and what is you? Please help me, in Jesus' name I ask. please help me to know what is from you. Discernment, God. Please. No, I don't deserve it. But I need it. And I'm asking for it. Please.". Posted by Doug Doan.
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the tent of meeting: encouraging the troops
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The tent of meeting. Excerpts from Coach Doug's Prayer Journal. Monday, January 28, 2008. I am near to those who are suffering. I stand by those who endure. I trust those who choose what is right even when it doesn't feel good. A good soldier denies himself worldly pleasures, ever if they are legitimate, in order to be fully available for his commander. The road you are walking is tough. Few there be who choose it. and stay in it. Posted by Doug Doan. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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experience strength and hope: The Burner
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Experience strength and hope. In the words of our clients. Used with permission. Monday, February 8, 2010. I am helping one of my clients experience some very painful moments from her past. She wrote this particularly raw expression of what it is like for her to do. She is very courageous. Used with permission. Before she even knocks, he says “Come in.”. Entering a small room with a living area and a kitchenette, she immediately eyes the stove, knowing what will happen shortly. 8220;Now, together we will...
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the tent of meeting: the call
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The tent of meeting. Excerpts from Coach Doug's Prayer Journal. Monday, January 28, 2008. Douglas, you are my precious child. I will use you much to touch the lives of the hurting and lost. I will help you be more like Jesus, to have the mind of Christ, to flow with the Spirit. Have I not blessed you with the group coaching? Nothing. Just follow your heart. Love them as I love them. You need to become "Jesus with skin on" to them. They need it. badly. Posted by Doug Doan. Growing and Healing Ministries.
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dear coach doug: Too much Recovery Talk!
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Email advice, used by permission. Saturday, May 17, 2008. Too much Recovery Talk! Dear Coach Doug,. Hey, I'm dating! I have no clue what I'm doing, more tense than relaxed, and scared. really, really scared. I have known him for quite a while. He's divorced and has kids. The thing is he talks constantly about his recovery. his meetings, his devotional, his kids, etc. I listen, and I share some of myself. But it feels like something is missing. Is something wrong with me that this bothers me? Also, the po...