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October 10, 2022

Undeserved Forgiveness

“Relational repair takes time, but forgiveness applies ointment for the healing to begin.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 10, 2022 Then Peter approached him with the question, Master, how many times can my brother wrong me and I must forgive him? Would seven times be enough? No, replied Jesus, not seven [...]

September 21, 2022

Relational Well-Being

“Relational well-being comes when those who follow Jesus—submit to Jesus—and to each other.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 21, 2022 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21 Many of my relational conflicts over the years could have been avoided if I had first chosen to honor Christ [...]

September 20, 2022

Conflict Can Lead to Greater Intimacy

“Conflict can be the reason for greater intimacy.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 20, 2022 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 While growing up, I never saw my parents argue; it was done behind closed doors. As a sensitive child, I was never [...]

September 18, 2022

How to Love Your Mate When They Overreact

“The wise person seeks to understand the internal life of their mate.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 18, 2022 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Have you noticed that our world is filled with people who overreact? We overreact to what someone [...]

August 13, 2022

Life Together

“True friendship requires intentionality and consistency.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 13, 2022 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to [...]

August 12, 2022

Compassionate Listening

“Compassionate listening makes room for differences without ignoring or dismissing the other person’s ideas.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 12, 2022 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 On a whim it is easy for an inflated ego to blurt [...]

July 17, 2022

Speaking Up to Experience Greater Intimacy

“God calls us to honesty in one-on-one relationships and in community with one another.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 17, 2022 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 Every week, I work with single women who [...]

July 10, 2022

Puzzle Pieces of Community

“God gives His truth to all of His children, but not one of His children possesses all of His truth.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 10, 2022 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Romans 12:4-5 says, “Just as our bodies have many [...]

July 3, 2022

Healing Through Community

“There is healing God can only bring into your life when you are in relationship.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 3, 2022 Bear one another’s burdens. Galatians 6:2 The western world is a culture of individuality and independence, a culture which often prides itself on making it alone, succeeding alone, and [...]

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