Synopses & Reviews
- Do you have trouble saying no? - Can you set limits and still be a loving person? - Is your life out of control? - What are legitimate boundaries? - Do people take advantage of you? - How do you answer someone who wants your time, love, energy, and money? Healthy relationships and sound living depend on maintaining smart personal boundaries. But many people don't know where to start. Here's where -- with the Boundaries Zondervan Group Resource. Based on the best-selling book by Dr. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, these nine interactive sessions can make a life-changing difference. Drawing on principles from the Bible, Boundaries guides small groups on a journey of discovery and practical application. As a small group leader, you play an integral part in helping your group members learn how to live their lives more fully and display Christ's love more freely. This guidebook will greatly simplify your job. Information is organized clearly and logically to minimize your preparation time and maximize your effectiveness. Get ready for a doubly rewarding experience of helping others discover a better way of living, and of strengthening your own boundaries in the process.
Synopsis
Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: . Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances. Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions. Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others. Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator. Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries, they ask: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? What are legitimate boundaries? What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy or money? Aren't boundaries selfish? Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries?