How to Be a Better Communicator and Bless Your Relationships
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How to Be a Better Communicator and Bless Your Relationships

In my dreams, I’m winsome, witty, and engaging. In my dreams, I’m the kind of person you’d want to sit and talk with for hours. And of course, I’m also an excellent listener who is emotionally supportive offering just the right balance of encouragement with wise advice. But remember, I said, “in my dreams.” In…

Day 36 – God, Please Help Me to be an Excellent Encourager
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Day 36 – God, Please Help Me to be an Excellent Encourager

It happened again the other day… I was scrolling through Facebook when I came upon a random conversation between pastors, kids of pastors, and members of churches about the recommended salaries for pastors next year. Unfortunately, the conversation got ugly. There were a few in the thread who felt it was more important to be…

Day 26 -God, Please Help Me and Make Me a Good Friend
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Day 26 -God, Please Help Me and Make Me a Good Friend

I wonder if part of the appeal of social media is that we’re able to have lots of “friends” without the inconvenience of actually making the friendships work. We’re learning that more and more people struggle with sadness and loneliness because their “real life” friendships are suffering due to the distraction and rush of likes,…

Day 19 – God, Please Strengthen and Bless My Marriage with Love
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Day 19 – God, Please Strengthen and Bless My Marriage with Love

One of the most frequently used sections of Scripture read at weddings is found in Ecclesiastes, where Solomon wrote… Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help … Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm … two…