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October 12, 2016
Resolution
Do you know how to resolve conflict? Conflict can often be soothed if not completely resolved with the simple act of listening and self-control. Many times we just need to feel heard and in every conflict truly listening will improve your odds of understanding. Self-control is God’s work in our lives. Self-control is the fruit […]
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October 11, 2016
On God’s Side
Have you ever noticed that if you just allow the dust to settle what you felt so intensely in the moment will be balanced with perspective? With the help of the Holy Spirit you and I can watch our words. Our words have the potential of wounding and hurting another human being. Our words are […]
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October 10, 2016
Do You Think You’re Always Right?
Do you think you’re always right? Have you ever noticed that you can have the facts correct, but still be completely wrong when it comes to your relationships. The honest truth is our relationship is more important than who is right. The measure of right or wrong runs much deeper than factual evidence. It goes […]
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October 9, 2016
God’s Ways Higher Than Our Ways
I had clearly heard God’s gentle whisper, his prompting to keep my mouth shut, but I ignored it. I wanted to say just four little words to prove my point. I was just being honest. I should have listened to God. Those four words as true as they seemed to me, ignited like gasoline on […]
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Empty Arms (Link up)
Do You Know Someone with Empty Arms? “‘I’m not picking up a heartbeat, Pam. There doesn’t appear to be any fetal movement. I think the baby is dead.’ In disbelieve my emotions began to run wild and unchecked….” Hear Pam Vredevelt‘s heart in this video: Overcoming Pain and Loss The emotional aftermath of losing a […]
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October 6, 2016
Overcome Mistakes
Have you had the tendency to make the same mistakes over and over again? God’s plan and purpose for you is that you overcome all adversity through His strength. As you heart finds safety in Jesus He will teach you how to bring safety into your relationships. The Holy Spirit is your comforter and your […]
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October 5, 2016
Overcome Negative Thinking
Has your mind ever gone around and around with negative thinking? All of us can get stuck in stinkin’ thinking and it just leads into a downward spiral of broken relationships. The next time you enter into a disagreement take charge of your thoughts. Instead of thinking, “he never understands me” or “she never really […]
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October 4, 2016
Restore and Rebuild
Have you ever been in the middle of a conflict and wondered if your relationship would ever be healed? There’s good news in God’s word. He is not only able to restore you and strengthen you, but he can help you become a rebuilder of the walls and help you restore places that you never […]
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October 3, 2016
Building Safety
Have you ever wanted to share your heart with someone but you didn’t feel safe? God created each of us with hearts that desire to be open. It takes emotional energy to keep thoughts and feelings hidden. When we feel frustrated or hurt a common response is to shut down emotionally, to protect, rather than to […]
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October 1, 2016
Make God Your Comfort
Make God Your Comfort We live in a culture that avoids pain. We don’t want to be inconvenienced. We expect high quality and service. Our affluence sometimes blinds us of our real need for God. When you need comfort who or what do you run to? Where do you go when you feel stressed? Do […]
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