Difficult conversations work best using the structure provided in God's Word. It may change someone's life. More importantly, you are doing the right thing. If you prefer video instead of ...

Read More
Difficult Conversations Done Right

God tells us that sin has clear consequences. And that is very true for unforgiveness. In fact, there are severe consequences for unforgiveness. So, if you are thinking clearly, please ...

Read More
6 Consequences for Unforgiveness

Which do you want - comfort or contentment? That can be difficult because both are desirable options, especially when times are challenging.Around Christmas, you hear the wonderful carol  God Rest ...

Read More
Comfort or Contentment

The desire to know when you don’t is powerful in all of us. It creates the foundation for opinion, and opinion can be dangerous. For example, Peter Scholtes provides some ...

Read More
Opinion Can Be Dangerous and Destructive!

Fear is powerful. But, it can be imaginary fear. Control people often can't see the difference. If you are a control person, please learn to ask, "Is my fear real ...

Read More
Imaginary Fear or Is It Real Fear?

Think about these 3 words – Excelling in Generosity. I wish I had an easy way to research how rare that combination of those 3 words is! I stand here ...

Read More
Excelling in Generosity – 12 Questions

Responsible freedom is what people with great values pursue. And there is a direct relationship between responsible freedom and self-governance.Our Freedom V tool helps explain freedom, self-governance, rules or boundaries, ...

Read More
Freedom and Self-governance

You can change an obligation to a choice. Any event in life can become tiresome or a burden if you do not think clearly. Consider an athlete in training or a ...

Read More
Change Obligation to a Choice

Most people look for vengeance rather than forgiveness. When you understand that forgiveness frees you from pain, you pay more attention. Those past actions control your thoughts daily if you ...

Read More
Forgiveness Frees You From Pain

This is a challenging statement to believe. Accepting someone is not approving their behavior, actions, or lifestyle. When you do not understand the difference, you only look at their behavior ...

Read More
Accepting Someone Is NOT Approving Their Behavior

Too many people experience holiday stress instead of holiday joy and peace. Unfortunately, it happens during a time that could be much better for everyone. Hopefully, gathering for the holidays ...

Read More
Holiday Stress Creates Turkey and Stressing

What if they continue with their wrong values and destructive behavior? It is tough not to worry when you believe they will never change. So, you continue to worry and ...

Read More
They Will Never Change!

Your desires or wants fit into 3 categories, and too often, they are in the wrong category. In fact, Adam and Eve's desires were in the wrong category when they ...

Read More
Your Desires Fit Into 3 Categories

Do you believe that people are free to act however they want? You will not answer that question correctly unless you understand freedom. Hopefully, as you learn the material in GR8 Relationships, ...

Read More
People Are Free to Act However They Want

Love solves THE PROBLEM in any relationship. Unfortunately, agreeing with that statement without understanding what I said is easy. Most often, people think the solution for a relationship is when the ...

Read More
Love Solves the PROBLEM for All Relationships!

Love is THE solution to all relationship problems. In fact, love will solve THE PROBLEM for all relationships. And, if you read or watch any of the GR8 Relationships material, ...

Read More
Love Is THE Solution for Relationship Problems

When in relationship pain, your thoughts can be, "Is divorce the answer to my pain?" That question implies uncertainty about God's desire and PERFECTION! Trying to get out of pain ...

Read More
Is Divorce the Answer?

Great relationships are probable when both parties have a similar, trustworthy, and valid definition of a great relationship. They must also consistently practice this definition. Robert Fritz states that the math ...

Read More
Definition of a Great Relationship

What if I am being abused? What if I am told to participate in something illegal? Is submission best when it results in me sinning? What if they are... (gambling, ...

Read More
Guidelines for Submission

Responsible freedom knows others have their own choices. So, you limit your freedom because love pursues the best for others. Each time you sacrifice some of your time, money, or ...

Read More
Responsible Freedom or Irresponsible Freedom?