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Good Boundaries and Goodbyes

Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are

Lysa TerKeurst

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Good Boundaries and Goodbyes
Christian Perspective+
Protecting Identity+
Damaging Relationships+
Boundaries = Access+
Boundary Responsibility+
Enforcing Consequences+
Saying Goodbye+

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Question 1 of 7
What is a common misconception Christians have about love and forgiveness, according to the author?
  • A. That it requires accepting bad behavior and sacrificing oneself for others' dysfunctions.
  • B. That it means cutting off relationships at the first sign of conflict.
  • C. That setting boundaries is a sin that leads to eternal separation from God.
  • D. That true love requires changing the other person's bad habits.
Question 2 of 7
According to the text, what is the root cause of boundary problems?
  • A. A lack of empathy for other people's struggles.
  • B. Not knowing who God intended you to be.
  • C. Having too much pride in your own accomplishments.
  • D. Failing to communicate your feelings clearly.
Question 3 of 7
What does the author's story about the floodlights and the hot water heater illustrate about damaging relationships?
  • A. It shows how people often lack the resources to fix their personal problems.
  • B. It demonstrates how people will ask others to live with their dysfunctions instead of resolving them.
  • C. It highlights the importance of being patient with people who have emotional baggage.
  • D. It proves that minor inconveniences should be ignored to maintain peace in a household.
Question 4 of 7
According to the book, what is the key difference between love and access?
  • A. Love must be earned, but access is freely given to everyone.
  • B. Love is temporary, while access is meant to be permanent.
  • C. Love is unconditional, but access should be based on the level of responsibility displayed.
  • D. Love requires boundaries, but access requires complete vulnerability.
Question 5 of 7
What is the true purpose of setting a boundary in a relationship?
  • A. To force the other person to change their negative behavior.
  • B. To punish the other person for their past mistakes.
  • C. To protect your identity and prevent further damage to the relationship.
  • D. To prove to others that you are a strong and independent person.
Question 6 of 7
How does the author recommend communicating a boundary and its consequence to someone?
  • A. By overexplaining your reasoning so they understand your perspective.
  • B. By stating it simply as a fact without opening it up to be questioned.
  • C. By presenting it as an ultimatum to ensure they take it seriously.
  • D. By apologizing first so you don't hurt their feelings.
Question 7 of 7
When does the author suggest it is time to say goodbye to a relationship?
  • A. When you and the other person have your first major disagreement.
  • B. When the other person asks you to compromise on a minor preference.
  • C. When the relationship moves from difficult to destructive and the person refuses to grow.
  • D. When you feel like you have outgrown the other person spiritually.

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Good Boundaries and Goodbyes Summary & Overview

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes (2022) offers a Christian perspective on setting healthy boundaries and learning when and how to say goodbye.

Who Should Listen to Good Boundaries and Goodbyes?

  • Christian women who want to feel healthier in their relationships
  • Christians seeking a way to balance personal health with relationship health
  • Anyone contemplating or going through divorce or separation

About the Author: Lysa TerKeurst

Lysa Terkeurst is the New York Times best-selling author of Forgiving What You Can’t Forget and Uninvited. Besides her work as an author, Lysa is a frequent speaker at the She Speaks Conference and is the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

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