Guardrails and Grace: Why Boundaries Make Us Braver

Guardrails and Grace: Why Boundaries Make Us Braver

Guardrails gave us the confidence to live the moment fully…

We were on a cliffside hike recently—you know, one of those winding trails where the views make you say “wow” but the drop-offs make your knees say “nope.” As we hiked, my son—in all his mischievous joy— ran down the path toward me and jumped into a surprise piggy back like he was a featherweight toddler and not a growing pre-teen!


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Festering Wounds

Festering Wounds

There are many wounds- physical, emotional and spiritual- that fester, worsen, and spread if not dealt with appropriately.


A boil is a minor physical wound known to fester. In the technical sense, a boil is a painful infection of a hair follicle and the surrounding skin. It begins as a red lump, then fills with pus as white blood cells rush in to fight the infection (I asked Google). But even minor wounds ignored or inappropriately treated can have major consequences. The longer we go without proper treatment, the larger the risk for further damage. 

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