I’ll go quick …
Jake (not his real name) is about 40 years old, but his developmental disabilities have left him with the mind of a child. Jake is kind, friendly, […]
29
Aug
2023
Category
Relationships
08
Aug
2023
The problem with trying to “manage” conflict …
Tucked away in the Old Testament book of Amos is a profound question with a powerful implication for any kind of relationship. The question comprises the single-sentence […]
21
Mar
2023
How to position every human engagement with the potential for a positive interaction …
Personal opinion has been elevated to such a vaulted idol status in our time that it’s common to enter into engagements with other people expecting to disagree […]
27
Feb
2023
The invaluable practice of thinking with your spouse …
It’s incredible what two people in sync with each other can do. Tim Hansel illustrated that fact through a story he relayed in “Holy Sweat”: There’s a […]
13
Feb
2023
A relational lesson from a child’s game …
Not all toys are created equal. Some are just for our entertainment, a toy for “fun play.” But many toys are designed to have an educational element […]
17
Aug
2022
It’s petty things that are the source of most family squabbles …
Whenever you have two or more human beings in the same space, at some point you will have conflict. That’s because we’re imperfect (more specifically, sinful) beings […]
07
Dec
2021
Three tips for improving your relationships in 2022 …
As we begin a new year, we find ourselves near the end of a global pandemic — really, we’re already at least ankle deep into the “new […]
27
Oct
2021
Relational insights from the Bible: How NOT to ruin sincere forgiveness and reconciliation …
Joseph — that guy with the splendid coat we read about in the Old Testament — was a remarkable fellow. Not only was he an administrative whiz, […]
16
Oct
2021
The Four Horsemen of “apocalyptic communication styles” that harm or destroy relationships …
You probably know the Bible has its “four horsemen of the apocalypse” (even though so often misinterpreted!), but you probably don’t know that marriage/relationship counseling has its […]
20
Sep
2021
Biblical insights for good relationships …
Most of us want a life enriched by good relationships. I write “most” because there are those dysfunctional individuals who seem to thrive on conflict. Most of […]