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Grace-filled disagreements
How to communicate with others in a way that puts unity above our differences.
Relationships
If only to linger longer
Our lives are too short to walk away from moments that make you smile more, sing louder and learn to love well.
Friendships with an expiration date
Many things in life have an expiration date, like milk and medicine. Some friendships expire, too.
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How do we respond to suicide?
Suicide is difficult and dark. As believers our call is to stand along with the struggling and learn how to deal with depression and thoughts of suicide.
The high price of being too nice
Do you find yourself saying 'yes' when you should say 'no'?
4 thoughts and a cup of coffee
Every stage of life has its own set of struggles and blessings.
2 compliments to give more often
Scripture promotes God-honoring compliments. Here are 2 ways to compliment others
A whole different way to look at the Golden Rule
How can "I" become better as a leader, coach at work? Can I do performance reviews differently? Can being an encourager become my spiritual gift if I grant it and exercise it?
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Stay positive
When your thoughts are positive, you become a positive influence in your life and in the lives of those around you. The same is true if you think negatively because you can become a negative influence on others. In fact, negative thoughts can take over your mind and block out the truth of who you are. Living an Intentional Life is about…
Slaying the dragon of self-hatred
One of the most frequent problems I deal with in counseling and coaching is self-hatred. People often tell me, “I know God loves and forgives me, but I can’t forgive myself. I hate myself.” Self-hatred is every bit as much a sin as other-directed hatred. We are all God’s image bearers and, although we might not like aspects of ourselves,…
