Dr. Chapman urges parents of adult children to assess themselves first putting blame on their adult child. These parents need to influence vs control and make requests rather than demands of their adult children. It’s critically important that parents maintain a relationship with their adult children, even when their child’s choices are heartbreaking.



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Dr. Chapman urges parents of adult children to assess themselves first putting blame on their adult child. These parents need to influence vs control and make requests rather than demands of their adult children. It’s critically important that parents maintain a relationship with their adult children, even when their child’s choices are heartbreaking.
 
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Grief is a powerful and often overwhelming process that no one voluntarily wants to experience. But it&rsquo;s a normal and inevitable part of life. Jane Daly and Geremy Keeton share their personal stories of loss and insights they&rsquo;ve learned in the journey. They describe how grief can draw us closer to the Lord if we are willing to go through it, stay connected with others, and trust God for the results.
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You may not think of yourself as controlling. You’re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control, but how trusting God with the things we can’t fix can bring freedom and peace. You can’t control every outcome…but you can trust the One who can.

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You may not think of yourself as controlling. You&rsquo;re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control, but how trusting God with the things we can&rsquo;t fix can bring freedom and peace. You can&rsquo;t control every outcome&hellip;but you can trust the One who can.
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You may not think of yourself as controlling. You&rsquo;re just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart! Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control, but how trusting God with the things we can&rsquo;t fix can bring freedom and peace. You can&rsquo;t control every outcome&hellip;but you can trust the One who can.
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