What happens to your relationships when you act like a BABY? Well, that is what we call the PROBLEM in every relationship. In fact, the PROBLEM creates unnecessary but inevitable ...

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The PROBLEM In Every Relationship

When looking at the basics of God's Word, God outlines two choices for everyone. That means He says there are only two ways to live! Either you pursue a life that ...

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Only Two Ways to Live! Which Path Are You On?

You might say, “God doesn’t provide details in His Word about the specific actions in my life, so how can I know if an action pleases God?” Or a similar ...

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You Can Know If Your Action Pleases God

Men and women are equal in value but different in their designs and roles. When you don't understand that reality, your relationships struggle. God has designed man and woman to ...

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Equal in Value, Different in Design and Role

When I talk to parents, one of my favorite scriptures to discuss is Ezekiel 18. It's so good because the proverb starts with a statement about sour grapes. Since I talk ...

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Sour Grapes Destroy Personal Accountability

If someone asks, "Do you love me?" Are they asking if you are "falling in love" with them or if you are "falling out of love" with them?The term "falling ...

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Falling In Love – REALLY?

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. These difficult conversations are better titled ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Opinion Can Be Dangerous and Destructive!

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, ...

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Is Submission Always the Best Decision?

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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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Freedom and Self-governance

Accepting a person is not the same as approving their actions or lifestyle. When you do not understand the difference, you only look at their behavior and forget what it ...

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Accepting Them Is NOT Approving Their Behavior

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 ...

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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 ...

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Forgiveness Frees You From Pain

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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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People Are Free to Act However They Want