Conflict is as old as humanity itself. And, like it or not, it’s a part of every marriage, family, and relationship in our lives. But conflict does not have to be destructive; it can actually be constructive. If done biblically, it can lead to a better place, to mutual understanding, […]

Loving God and loving people are our two greatest callings in life. Doing relationships well is not always easy. We need to pray for these 4 attitudes to be guiding principles on how we do relationships and life. Paul describes these 4 to us in Col 3:1-17: 1.  Set Anchor […]

When I study the relational engagements of Christ I find a reoccurring pattern. Whether it is the woman at the well in John 4, Peter in Mark 16:7, Zacchaeus in Luke 19, or the woman in John 8, Jesus consistently relates to others using what I would call his C.A.R.E. […]

This past Sunday our church family voted overwhelmingly to purchase a new building downtown to expand our work of compassion in our city and county. Jesus has called us to be people of compassion. He said, “They will know you are my disciples if you love.” Jesus himself saw people […]

To every loving parent and grandparent, there is nothing more important in this world than our kids. It was true in Bible days, too. God challenged the Israelites to take the parenting and training of their children seriously. In Deuteronomy 6:4-5 He says: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, […]