How you react to being offended can either reveal that God is real in your life or not. This post was inspired by Andy Stanley’s message: Reaction Speak Louder Than Words.
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The polarization in our country is reaching a fevor pitch. But sadly, this division has spilled into the church. Is there a way for us to find middle ground or is it lost forever? What does it look like to be a peacemaker in a divisive world?
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Are you easily offended? We live in an age of outrage. But is that the person you want to be? This is the third post in a three part series on setting boundaries in your life.
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In our ever evolving culture the issues we face are becoming more and more complex. With that complexity has come a deepening polarization. How do we keep from destroying our relationships? Empathy can go a long way in dialing down the rhetoric.
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Doors protect us from feeling vulnerable. But they also can keep people from experiencing all that we have to offer. A little insight from my recent travels to Mexico City.
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Jesus clearly lived under the pressure of stress but he did two things that researchers have proven to be effective in dealing with stress. Quotes from “The Upside of Stress” by Kelly McGonigal.
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Betrayal is common in the Bible but it’s common in everyday life. How do you respond and overcome it? This post gives you a start.
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What are the secrets to a successful marriage. This post outlines some of the lessons my wife and I learned in over 40 years of marriage as well as how to divorce-proof your marriage.
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Restoring broken relationships is an art. It often begins with an apology. But too often our apologies miss the mark like a recent apology from Donald Trump. Let’s learn from his mistakes.
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When conflict happens, do you know how to resolve it? This post looks at a seven step process to approach crucial conversations.
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When you’ve broken the trust of someone you love, how to you rebuild their trust in you? Here are six practical steps you can start today.
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Life in your 30’s is action packed. But if you have a family you need to be careful to tend to what’s most important. Otherwise you might be alone in your latter years.
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Jesus’ words on divorce can feel condemning. What was his point? If you are divorced, what does his words mean for you?
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Setting boundaries is not meant to punish. But consequences are necessary to gain the space and respect you desire. Here are seven steps to creating boundaries in a relationship.
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Do you have trouble saying, “no”? Many people do. This often leads to being taken advantage of and building resentment. Here are three questions to ask yourself before saying, “yes.”
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Deciding how to set healthy boundaries in a relationship can be diffiicult. This post offers the first of a series of questions to help you in the decision making process of setting boundaries.
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Do people take advantage of you? Do you find it hard to say “no.” This is part two in a series on setting boundaries.
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Sometimes we can’t forgive ourselves because we’ve made a vow against it. It’s our way of punishing ourselves. But if you want to move on with your life, it’s important to forgive yourself. You may need to break a vow first.
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In this post I answere three questions from readers about forgiving family members and setting boundaries.
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This post is part of a series that looks at the practical aspects of how to forgive. This post focuses on what it means to reframe your experience to see the silver lining.
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