Author: Martin de Coning
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My Identity in Christ
Who am I? This is a question each of us needs to be able to answer. I am more than my social status, more than what others think of me and more than I can currently understand. The day I became a child of God, my identity stopped coming from the things I did, and…
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Anxiety
Anxiety is often described as a storm, but for many, it feels more like a vigilant Protector that refuses to sleep. It is a physical and emotional response to the feeling of being unsafe, manifesting in the shallow breath, the tight chest, or the racing thoughts you have carried since childhood. While it can feel…
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House Rules
All our meetings subscribe to the following rules, to ensure that we create a safe space for all who attend: The 7 Commitments of Cowboys don’t Cry 🤠 1) ConfidentialityWhat’s shared here stays here. 2) CuriosityWe stay curious, not critical. 3) Compassion & KindnessNo shame. No mockery. No spiritual beatings. 4) ConsentNo one is forced…
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February 2026 Blog Update
This month’s newsletter is a bit earlier than normal and with good reason. I really want to get this out before Valentine’s Day. That magical day when love is celebrated… or when you feel awful because you are single. Maybe you’ve been single so long you’ve become hopeless. No matter what feelings Valentine’s Day elicits,…
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Chosen and Loved — A Valentine’s Day Reflection
Valentine’s Day can amplify feelings of loneliness and longing. But this day does not define your worth, your desirability, or your future. Your identity was settled long before any human relationship — you are chosen, pursued, and deeply loved by God. Even if the day carries pain, you are not walking through it alone. God…
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Lion and the Giggle Nobody Understood
This book is in the planning phase. I was asked to write about adventures where Lion encounters animals who are different.
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Lion and the Slow Hurry
This book is in the planning phase. I was asked to write about adventures where Lion encounters animals who are different.
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Lion and the Empty Place
This story is currently being written. Someone asked me to write about how Lion comforts orphans.
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Curriculum
The course is divided into 3 levels: Level 1: We use the manual for Emotions available on the Workbooks page. We learn what emotions are, that Jesus had emotions, how regulation works and different ways to bring difficult emotions to God. Level 2: Coming soon Level 3: Coming soon
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Introduction to “Cowboys don’t Cry”
[I shared this at Crossways Christian Fellowship on Saturday 31 January 2026] 1) Introduction 2) The Problem 3) The Vision What Cowboys Don’t Cry is: 4) How it works Practical & low friction: 5) Invitation Clear call to action: