Is it Even Possible to Live Peaceably Anymore?
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18 There are those days and those people. I know you know what I mean. People breaking in lines, driving like fools, buying more toilet [...]
Affirming Relationships Have Similar Characteristics
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 Affirming relationships are impossible to achieve! I've had it with people. How about you? Can you believe how they act, talk, and the ridiculous [...]
Relationship Issues are Sometimes a Pain
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. Proverbs 12:16 There is nothing more reassuring than a long fuse on a firecracker. I remember as a kid going out to the road and lighting a [...]
Loving Others in a George Floyd World
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12 From an early age, our parents and teachers teach us to be a friend to others. I can remember hearing my mom tell [...]
Love Drives Everything God Does
The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Psalm 145:8 Sometimes you run across a verse that jumps out at you and screams, "You need to hear this today!" This is one of those [...]
Relationships Can Heal or Hurt
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 The longer I live, the more I understand the importance of relationships. Life is about relationships we build with God and with others. [...]
Despair is a Great Reason to Seek God
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, "God is great!" Psalm 70:4 I'm so done with this virus. I've tried to be obedient and follow the rules [...]
Hear First or You’ll Hurt Others
Know this, my beloved brothers, let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. ~ James 1:19 I have to be honest with you. James 1:19 is one of the most challenging things for me [...]
Tears are a Necessary Part of Any Relationship
Many of us grew up with the impression that tears were a result of some emotional weakness, instability, or immaturity. You've probably heard, "You're nothing but a crybaby!" or "Big boys don't cry" or "You're just so emotional." These [...]