Boundaries

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Setting healthy boundaries is one of the most loving and life-giving things we can do—for ourselves and for others. Boundaries are like invisible property lines that define where we end and someone else begins. They help us take ownership of our thoughts, our feelings, our bodies, and our spiritual lives.

In every area—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—boundaries protect our well-being. They help us know when to say “yes” with joy and “no” without guilt. Physical boundaries keep us safe. Mental boundaries give us the freedom to think and believe for ourselves. Emotional boundaries help us hold space for others without losing ourselves. And spiritual boundaries guide us to honor God’s will rather than being driven by pressure, guilt, or manipulation.

Yet for many Christians, the idea of setting limits feels uncomfortable—even wrong. Aren’t we called to be selfless? What if someone gets upset? Is it unloving to say no? Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend gently and wisely address these questions, reminding us that true love includes responsibility and respect. In Boundaries, they offer biblically grounded, practical guidance to help us build healthier relationships—with others and with ourselves—so we can live with peace, purpose, and the kind of love that brings freedom, not burnout