Holly Stratton

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Category archives: Leadership

Flattery: A Dangerous Net Of Insincere Seduction

Though we sometimes confuse flattery with praise, the two are not the same. Praise is a sincere expression of appreciation, flattery is an insincere expression. Praise is a thoughtful comment selflessly offered for encouragement, flattery is a calculated comment selfishly offered for gain. Where praise speaks honest words that are true, flattery speaks dishonest words that are false or exaggerated. Read more

God Hates Abuse

Jason Meyer addresses all aspects of abuse, but I especially appreciate the attention he gives to emotional abuse. I find that women in the Church are particularly vulnerable to this kind of suffering. Read more