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When we demonstrate that someone who dares to cross us doesn’t deserve our respect and prayers, our children see us at our worst. What will their chances of succeeding in their relationships (and life) be if they behave in the same petty, unforgiving way we do?…

Savoring moments with backyard squirrels, birds, and rabbits frequenting our yard, impressed upon me the fellowship of compassion in creation.…

As they grow up and develop relationships in the work force and in their communities, how do we want them to respond when someone disagrees with their point of view? How bad are we willing to let things get as we watch the chips on our children’s shoulders grow sinfully larger and larger? And the childlike love in their hearts grow colder and colder?…

When we demonstrate that someone who dares to cross us doesn’t deserve our respect and prayers, our children see us at our worst. What will their chances of succeeding in their relationships (and life) be if they behave in the same petty, unforgiving way we do?…

Excerpt from my book: Love, A 40 day Biblical Approach to Love Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, love your enemies… So you thought this book was all about romance, flowers, and puppies.……

As we obey this verse, we bear a resemblance to our Savior. We start to look like the One Who died for the people we’re witnessing to. Trusting God when we’re persecuted will enable us (individually and as the church) to experience life differently.…

In this country we get so good at vilifying entities like corporations, Unions or The Management. Sadly, LOVE is not consistent with the rhetoric often espoused on the news.…

As they grow up and develop relationships in the work force and in their communities, how do we want them to respond when someone disagrees with their point of view? How bad are we willing to let things get as we watch the chips on our children’s shoulders grow sinfully larger and larger? And the childlike love in their hearts grow colder and colder?…

How do you respond to an overly-negative person? Sometimes you might even call them a bully – a constant complainer.…

As we obey this verse, we bear a resemblance to our Savior. We start to look like the One Who died for the people we’re witnessing to. Trusting God when we’re persecuted will enable us (individually and as the church) to experience life differently.…