In a world where "likes" and "friends" abound, does it still matter who we let into our close relationships?
Tag: Relationships
Sometimes, More Fixes Won’t Help, Part 1
No matter how handy we are, there comes a time when another layer of duct tape isn't going to fix the problem.
Sharing and Listening
Have you ever been in a one-sided conversation?
Not on a Friday
If we can get along with some people one day a week, what would it take to have peace the rest of the week?
Just Regular Conversation
Is there more to healthy conversation than just courtesy and small talk?
Finding Common Ground, Part 1
What if our common ground upon which we can find peace with others is found in our weakness, not in our strengths?
The Love of God and His Family
What can the love among the persons of God teach us about love in our own lives?
The Tie That Binds
Where can we turn when relationships get rocky?
Be the Tree, Part 2
Let's consider what it means for part of our role in the church to be keeping other members from becoming detached and spiritually starved.
Debt Forgiveness
What can debt teach us about forgiveness and restoration?
Answers to Friends, Part 2
What can we learn from messages that Jesus shared with His friends in private, rather than to the crowds?
Show, Don’t Tell
If we love someone enough to tell them the truth, how can we show them that we are indeed doing so out of love?
Not Alone
Ever felt the loneliness of being stood up? Jesus knew what it was like to be abandoned, but He made sure that we never had to be alone again.
Those We’ve Never Met
Can God bless those we've never met, when we would rather pray for them than for the people we do know?
More Jesus
What can we learn from Christmas and a Taco Bell commercial?
All Crispy Brownies
Are we surrounding ourselves with the warmth that brings life, or with a harsh fire that consumes us and others nearby?
Wasting Our Time
It's one thing to be stuck without something to pass the time. Are there cases where we're busy doing something that looks productive, but is actually pointless?
Blessings
Can a simple greeting be both a prayer and a testimony?
Still in Charge
Even if I know the person who is in charge, if he or she is a good leader, I still have to follow the rules.
Fluff vs. Foundation
If we want to accomplish great things with others, we may not be able to get there by remaining at a surface level in our relationships.
Those Who Sin Differently 