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Love people.

I’ve always found it confusing, sad, and infuriating when Christians think that forcing particular interpretations of our faith onto others will bring others to believe in Jesus, especially when it is hardly ever done in love and rather in judgment. Most especially in a country that is founded on the freedom to choose our faith.

Have you ever seen judgment bring someone to know Jesus?

Because all I see it doing right now is making people leave the church, doubt the grace of God, and hate Christians more and more every day.

Because who wants to serve a God whose people won’t sit beside others, love others well, listen, and choose our common humanity over the rules?

You want to go and make disciples?

Love people.

Love them no matter what.

Like Jesus told us to.

For me, it is that love, not the damn rules that have been misinterpreted and weaponized by many, that will show the world who our Savior is.

A Savior who loves us into the seen, known, loved, and free we all are yearning for and need.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their three dogs. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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