Crossing boundaries is like coloring outside the lines in a coloring book. The lines are what make the picture – they define it, express it, they reveal what it is supposed to look like. Boundaries have a purpose in our lives; they define our picture, who we are.

The church is coming to understand clearer that our spiritual maturity cannot surpass our emotional maturity. Teaching on overcoming wounding most often focuses on the problem. It is implied that if we can just overcome this particular problem, all will be well. So what does it take to reach emotional maturity? What does it even look like? Understanding personhood gives us a roadmap of the steps.