If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. Love doesn’t strut, doesn’t have a swelled head, doesn’t force itself on others, isn’t . . . Read More »
The Problem in Marriage
In our marriages, how do we get from ‘where we are’ to ‘friendship?’ Honor Christ by submitting to each other. TLB Ephesians 5:21 That means you say yes to each other. So what stops us from saying ‘Yes’ to our spouse? Here is the problem in marriage. Inside you, deep inside you, there is something that raises it’s head and you say, “No!” Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful desires will harvest the consequences of . . . Read More »
Spill the bucket in the Meeting
Principle: Spill the bucket in the meeting. When in a meeting, you should share all your thoughts, feelings and emotions in that meeting and avoid sharing your thoughts, feelings and emotions outside that meeting. Okay, this doesn’t work if you are working and serving in an organization that is unhealthy, political and the leaders are insecure. If you are the leader, this might be a good indicator if under your leadership people feel comfortable being honest. If you . . . Read More »
The Secret to Marriage
Dr. John Gottman did research. “70% of men and women want their spouses to be their best friend.” What makes a great marriage? A great friendship. Here is the problem with people who go to church. We read scripture and make something that is beautiful and fun and make it into a weird, funky, religious, daily grind. Each man must love his wife as he loves himself… NLT Ephesians 5:33 What do men hear? I must love my . . . Read More »