Be for Someone
The word for, by itself, seems to be somewhat meek and mild. But to be for someone is a powerful act. And it’s the key to beautiful and meaningful relationships. . .
Relationships
Build Others Up
Make every effort to speak, act, and be friends to others in such a way as to lead to peace instead of discord. And build others up instead of tearing them down. . .
Relationship Wisdom
If you have a consistent history in your relationships of quarreling, fighting, and relational disorder, check your heart for selfishness or jealousy. If you need to confess sin in your heart, do, then ask God for wisdom. . .
Reducing Love to Feelings
Don’t be deceived by reducing love to feelings. If you do, your relationships will be tossed by the winds of every circumstance. . .
Isolation
Isolation is a dangerous way to live. We are most vulnerable when alone, and most susceptible to temptation. Do not estrange yourself from the body of Christ. . .
Loving Difficult People
Loving your enemies. It’s easier said than done, for sure. But God longs for relationships to be restored, for love to flow and for the reward to be great for all involved. . .
Stress in the Workplace
What can you do if you clash with a coworker? Try practicing the traits of gentleness, humility, and mercy and make the workplace a better place to be. . .
A Soft Answer
Do you often find yourself saying words you wish you could take back, words you would never have spoken under different circumstances? Ask God to change your speech and your attitude. . .
Extend Forgiveness
The beginning of a new year is a good time to consider those to whom you have yet to extend forgiveness. . .
Entitlement
Do you feel entitled to a certain kind of treatment from others? Whatever your level of expectation, take a step back and evaluate what that says about your relationship with that person. . .