Category: Relationships

Can I Be A Christian Without Going To Church?

Here in America we often hear people say, “I don’t have to go to church to be a Christian!”  Or, “All I need is the Bible!”  In a perfect world, I might agree with you… but we don’t live in a perfect world, do we?  During biblical times and in many cultures today, the idea…
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(Wisdom Wednesday) Do You Take Time To Rest And Get Away?

In 2017, it was estimated that 54% of Americans left vacation days unused.  Americans left around 662 million days unused; 206 million of these were forfeited because they were not able to be rolled over to the next year.  Despite this, 96% of Americans say that it is important for them to use their paid…
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(Wisdom Wednesday) But Words Will Never Hurt Me?

You may have heard the phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” If we are honest with ourselves, this statement is clearly false. Words do not directly cause physical damage, but they can definitely hurt us. Sometimes when someone says something that hurts it can lead us to…
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What Comes To Mind When You Think Of Greatness?

Most of the time when we think of greatness, we tend to think of people who are extremely successful. We think of the people of power and wealth in the world like celebrities or political leaders. Or maybe if you are a sports fan, you think of the strongest and fastest athletes with the most…
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Do I Expect People To Treat Me Like Royalty?

A few weeks ago rookie NBA basketball player Lonzo Ball hosted an autograph signing for $199 per signature.  I guess the $6.9 million that he is going to make this year is not enough… because of the success of his family name and his skills as a basketball player, he seems to feel entitled to…
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(Wisdom Wednesday) Am I Too Quick To Say Yes?

Jesus said, “But let your ‘yes’ mean ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ mean ‘no.’ Anything more than this is from the evil one” (Matthew 5:37).  I have found that most people have the tendency to throw the word “yes” around as if it has no meaning, and the word “no” is not even in some people’s…
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Are My Expectations For A Spouse Too High?

Though it is hard to get an exact number because of differences in assessment methods, some have estimated that 40-50% of marriages in the United States will end in divorce.  Others have argued that it is more like 30% but I don’t think either one is that impressive… For many couples, once the “lovey-dovey” feelings…
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