Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are

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If we believe that we can fully identify with any of these qualities and that it represents our "true self," then we would have no need for God and his grace. Which brings me to the point of saying that I wish I would have read this book in physical form so that I could highlight and underline everything that spoke to me (which after this review, I am going to purchase this book! even though i didn't relate to all of the situations she was talking about, there was still so much to take from this. She has a way of being relatable with her experiences and advice that makes me feel seen/heard and like I could actually get through the things that are discussed in this book. Boundaries” seems to be a hot button issue lately in modern psychology, so I was delighted to see Lysa appropriately tackle this through the lens of Scripture.

by Lysa TerKeurst | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Online Bible StudiesAs I wrote my new book, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, I thought of you with every word I typed.Their advice is Don’t have reactions with emotions or really ever react in your humanity if you do you are guilty of sinning as the abuse victim. From what I understand, only a handful of years have passed since Terkeurst’s traumatic marriage experience and divorce. by Lysa TerKeurst | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, Boundaries, Good Boundaries and GoodbyesIs it unloving or selfish to set a boundary?

Number-one New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps readers stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing them biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye--without losing the best of who they are. If you ever feel as though you're stuck between being taken advantage of by those you love most or shutting others out to avoid being hurt, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes will provide both the practical and biblical guidance you need to operate in the most loving place, with healthy boundaries instead of either extreme.

With Lysa and the lords help, you can learn about biblical boundaries and see where boundaries in your own life may be beneficial. If we want to be a good spouse, friend, co-worker, daughter, sister, or neighbor, it’s not by being another person’s savior.

However, this is because I am not the target audience, and I am not currently in a place where I am seeking to learn what Terkuerst here is teaching. She lumps anger in with malice bitterness and downright evil and guilts the person who doesn’t give many repeated chances to continue abuse. From the depth of her pain, Lysa brings a book so many women will benefit from in the years to come. Additionally, she has appeared on the Today Show as one of the leading voices in the Christian community.

Lysa's personal writing style and insight, won through many hard-fought battles she shares as illustrations, make it seem as if she is writing from the heart of the reader. Evaluate and grant personal/emotional access based on the individual's responsibility with that access. Lysa was recently awarded the Champions of Faith Author Award and has been published in multiple publications such as CNN and Fox News online.

I came out of this book feeling hopeful for myself and others, and I think most other readers will have a similar experience.As a Christian author, Terkeurst constantly finds ways to work-in respect for God; this may turn away some readers, but this is perfectly acceptable for her target audience. It feels like it's written to a very niche audience (wives struggling to draw boundaries in regard to their repeatedly unfaithful husbands), but marketed to a much broader audience. Quote from the book that highlights verses being taken out of context and/or misused: "I guess I missed that the golden rule itself is a nod to boundaries.