Ways of Escape – Part 3 Psalms 55:6-7 “I said, ‘Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest – I would flee far away and stay in the desert.’” When we run across something that is unpleasant like suffering, or a broken relationship, etc. –… Read more »
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Relationships – Chapter 19
Escapism – Part 2 Ephesians 4:15-16 “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 18
Escapism – Part 1 – Watch out for Escapism Ephesians 4:15-16 “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 17
Fellowship in Depth – Part 5 Dying To Self Continuing on we see that learning to share with someone else – some of our struggles, victories, etc. is a form of dying to one’s self. Jesus said: “Pick up the cross and follow me.” The greatest hindrance to the Christian life is our… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 16
Fellowship in Depth – Part 4 – Grow Spiritually Paul Tournier in his little book SECRETS brings out three steps that a person takes to become or develop a personality. It would seem that each step is important in this development. He uses the illustration of a little girl called Sally. Sally when… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 15
Fellowship in Depth – Part 3 – Meet Basic Needs Romans 5:5 “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” One of the things that I have discovered in traveling is that no matterwhere we come… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 14
Fellowship in Depth – Part 2 – Wearing a Mask John 8:32 “Then you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” I have often thought of this verse and wondered why so many of God’s people are not free. They are still tied up with fears, inhibitions, unrealized dreams,… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 13
Fellowship in Depth – Part 1 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 12
Reconciliation – Part What About Memories, Scars, Etc.? In dealing with relationships one thing that comes up is: What about the memories, hurts, scars (emotional as well as physical)? Because of broken relationships a lot of people do get abused and emotionally scarred. Often these people have heard or have been counseled that… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 11
Reconciliation – Part 4 – Forgiveness Must Come In Ephesians 4:30-32 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” When we consider reconciliation we must keep in mind… Read more »