3 Proven Ways to Resolve Conflict

3 Proven Ways to Resolve Conflict

The Bible says, “In your anger, do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger and give a foothold to the devil.” It is not wrong to get angry, but one of the ways we sin (literally miss the mark) is to allow conflict to go unresolved. Conflict...
Find the Pattern for a Quality-Filled Life

Find the Pattern for a Quality-Filled Life

Do you know what the pattern for a quality-filled life is? It is simple, it all starts with faithfulness. Faithfulness is the breeding ground for Trust. Trust is the breeding ground for Intimacy. Intimacy is the breeding ground for Respect. Respect is the breeding...
The ONE THING That Makes EVERYTHING Better

The ONE THING That Makes EVERYTHING Better

What is the ONE THING that makes everything better? Intimacy … it is a prerequisite to happiness. Intimacy gives you a deeper understanding of yourself and allows you to share the vulnerability of who you are with another person. It is the ONE THING that makes...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Christmas song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” is exactly how I feel! One of my favorite things is spending time with family on Christmas day. It was always fun and meaningful when our kids were growing up. Although they are now adults, Sheila and I...
What Christmas Means to Me…in 9 Words (Part 4)

What Christmas Means to Me…in 9 Words (Part 4)

As we end this blog series, “What Christmas Means to Me…in 9 Words,” we are two days until Christmas morning. I encourage you to take the time to reflect on the nine words and what they represent for the true meaning of Christmas. The first six words were blog entries...