Boundaries

- Can I set limits and still be a loving person?

- How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?

- Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?

These are some of the many questions answered in Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend’s groundbreaking book called “Boundaries.” In fact, these men have teamed up to write a number of popular books on the subject of “boundaries.” They define boundaries as personal property lines that define who you are who you are not, and influence all areas of your life.

Boundaries help you learn when to say “yes” and when to say “no.” Too often we find ourselves trying to please others, which isn’t a bad thing to do, but some people compromise their values in order to gain acceptance and others end up fulfilling the role of an enabler, which ultimately hurts their relationships. This important class will help you preserve the good in your interaction with others and keep out that which is destructive.

There are three types of boundaries:

• Physical boundaries – which help us decide who may touch us and when it can take place
• Mental boundaries – which give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions
• Emotional boundaries – which help us process our own emotions and not be controlled or manipulated by the feelings of others

The authors make the startling statement that “Christians often focus so much on being loving and giving that they forget their own limits and limitations.” By taking the Boundaries class, we can learn to make wise choices and love other people with Christ’s sacrificial love.

Our Boundaries Class usually goes for ten weeks. It is open to all!