(The following is a post by my friend, Jordan Hubbard, Senior Minister at the Belton Church of Christ in Belton, Texas. Jordan is a good friend, an excellent preacher, and a good thinker. Enjoy!) The church in Philippi had issues. Something was happening in this congregation of believers that caused division and discord. The joy… Continue reading An Agenda for Your Life? (Guest Writer-Jordan Hubbard)
Category: Relationships
Putting Your Marriage Before Your Kids (Guest writer-Trey Morgan)
The following post was written by guest writer, Trey Morgan. Trey is a husband, a father of four boys, and a minister in Childress, Texas. He has a very good blog and has especially written some good posts regarding marriage and family. You can read more from Trey on his blog which you can find… Continue reading Putting Your Marriage Before Your Kids (Guest writer-Trey Morgan)
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Yesterday morning I spoke with Christine, our older daughter. She and her husband, Phillip, are about to have their first baby. She has been reading a number of books on babies, child-rearing, parenting, etc. She referred to several of them in the conversation. Finally at one point, she said, “Do you know the one book… Continue reading Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Do This and Your Conversations Will Never Be the Same
Now this will make a real difference in your conversations with family, friends, co-workers, and others you interact with every day. … Yet, instead of giving one another their undivided attention, they continue to check their telephones for texts, voice messages, new tweets, Facebook status updates, etc.
Grow in Your Understanding of People (5 Realities)
Yesterday, my youngest daughter called to tell us that her street had just been in a severe hail storm. I didn’t know how severe this storm was until she sent pictures. Wow! Her car was in the driveway and was just about destroyed. The windshield was shattered as well as the back glass. Hail and… Continue reading Grow in Your Understanding of People (5 Realities)
21 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationships (Part 5)
Want to upgrade your relationships? Consider these suggestions. (You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here, and Part 4 here.) 14. Be a safe person. Trust is everything in relationships. If you are trustworthy and your friend is trustworthy, your friendship has a chance at being something very special. However, break… Continue reading 21 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationships (Part 5)
Am I With Anyone?
I was in Lowe’s the other day shopping for a new grill. The grills are located near the front of the store. While looking at a particular grill, I noticed an older couple who had just entered the store. She was limping and also trying to push her shopping basket down the aisle. Where was… Continue reading Am I With Anyone?
13 Ways to Really Mess Up Your Children
Now here is a recipe for disaster! Of course the last thing that most of want to do is to mess up our children. Yet, we can neglect some basic realities while we rationalize other behaviors. So here it is: “Thirteen Ways to Really Mess Up Your Children.” 1. Break your promises to them regularly. After… Continue reading 13 Ways to Really Mess Up Your Children
How to Regain Your Energy and Endurance
Tuesday, I met with some of the finest ministers I know. Each month, our mentoring group meets. Typically, we meet in my home for most of a day. We have contracted with one another to meet together one day, each month for one year. These ministers set aside their work and their responsibilities one day… Continue reading How to Regain Your Energy and Endurance
13 Ways To Destroy a Marriage
No one gets married and then sets out to destroy that marriage. However, many marriages are in trouble because the following behaviors persist. These are behaviors I have witnessed after having hundreds of conversations with married people: 1. Be set in your ways. “I was this way when you married me and I’m this way… Continue reading 13 Ways To Destroy a Marriage