By Steve Austin | empathy , Parenting , relationships
“If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” – Atticus Finch in To Kill a MockingbirdYesterday, my daughter […]
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By Steve Austin | catching your breath , Messy Grace , Recovery from a Suicid... , relationships , Self-help
Grace Can Be Heard in Any LanguageI finished teaching my weekly sign language class and felt my nerves subside. I’d been sick over this class, in particular, all day. Those who know me personally would find that odd, considering I’m a very outgoing person, entirely comfortable in front of a crowd, and I’ve taught classes […]
Read MoreBy Steve Austin | Best of Messy Grace , catching your breath , Family , life coaching , Marriage , relationships
Marriage is hard work. Are you overwhelmed? Here’s 45 pieces of the best marriage advice ever.
Read MoreBy Steve Austin | Best of Messy Grace , faith , Messy Grace , relationships
Desmond Tutu said, “We are, each of us, a piece of God.” When I look in the mirror, I see just one piece of God. I need you to help me see God clearly.
Read MoreBy Steve Austin | relationships
The only way our heroes live forever is through our storytelling. I’ll always cherish the memories I made with my grandfather over the past thirty-five years, but if I had spoken at my grandfather’s funeral, this is what I would have shared.
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By Steve Austin | life coaching , podcast , relationships
Our culture seems more divided than ever before. Whether it’s politics, education, parenting models, or the church, we’ve perfected the art of screaming. How do you deal with toxic people without becoming poisoned in the process?
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By Steve Austin | life coaching , relationships
Here’s the truth: there is no magic potion or secret formula to a pain-free marriage or an easy life. Both require hard work and loads of compassion. But you can learn a lot about marriage from this not-so-perfect proposal.
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