As humans, we are so conditioned by the world around us and the pressure to succeed, to spend so much time focusing on the end results of something and the finish line of a process. That can be a wonderful discipline in business, getting in shape, running marathons, and other areas of life.
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We’re not restricted in life by our own doing; we’re restricted by our own affections. Think about it: Ultimately, you’re always restricted or promoted by what you love.
Continue Reading...I hear so much talk in relationship counseling circles about how people put up walls in relationships. I’ve even heard some people teach the importance of putting up walls in relationships. I certainly believe it’s important to have boundaries in your life, but when it comes to marriage, I firmly believe walls don’t work.
Continue Reading...Unfortunately, human behavior can be pretty predictable. Even in dating relationships so many times I see this pattern: The girl craves attention, the guy craves sex. They know how to get together and cut a deal that’s going to make them both happy, even if for a short period of time. “For a moment, I’ll give you what you need, and you give me what I need.”
Continue Reading...I often times find myself wondering why so many people keep ending up with people that don’t suit them. In all my observations, I have noticed one thing that too often leads people to settle for someone wrong for them: Some people get married for no other reason than to justify the sexual relationship they’re involved in. They feel so much pressure from the church, from their families, from whomever, that they end up marrying a monster.
Continue Reading...Do you know where you are going? Do you have a vision for your life? Do you know that there is a hidden assignment for your life, a secret place? Your life is hidden there, and there is something great that God wants you to do.
Continue Reading...Some of you prayed for the change you’re going through, and some of you just got it whether you wanted it or not. I believe many of us have been forced into change before. God brought a new unexpected start, and it was scary. Your job told you they were downsizing. A friend became ill. At work, you were asked to relocate. You didn’t ask for it, but you’re left there to deal with it.
Continue Reading...Break ups, past hurts, and divorce can be damaging, and the effects can last long after the dust has settled.
Continue Reading...In work relationships, has it ever occurred to you that God may have placed you where people don’t really like you on purpose? Praying for God to get you out of that bad situation may be prayer in direct opposition of His purpose.
Continue Reading...The Bible says that when a woman gets married, she no longer has authority over her body, He does. Men, when you get married, you no longer have authority over your body, she does.
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