Forgiving, forgetting, and trust. These actions would seem to go hand in hand, right? So why do we continue to remember the offense, and why do we struggle with trusting again? These questions have plagued me many times. We feel guilty because we can’t forget. Forgiveness and trust are not the same. We are dismayed because we confuse trusting God with our situation and trusting people in our situation. Forgiving and forgetting are nearly impossible….
February is a great month to talk about relationships. Married or single we have friends, in-laws, parents, children, and even the check out person at Walmart in our circle. And, our circle can send us over the edge on any given day. One of my favorite books on relationships is Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Have you read it? If not, HERE is a link to pick it up (not an affiliate link….
My actual words were, “This communication thing is not all it’s cracked up to be.” I really meant those words. Confrontation, even healthy confrontation, is not comfortable to me. More often than not, my temp must be at the boiling point before I express true thoughts and feelings when there might be friction. Are you a peacemaker or a peacekeeper? Matthew 5:9, NLT says, “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called…
There was a time when I thought all activities needed to be a group project. You know what I mean – Lary and I do them together. Ahh, the bliss of couple life. What I began to realize is that when one of us doesn’t really want to participate, the bliss can become misery for all involved. Law four and five should have been utilized and we would have all been happier. We’ve been discussing…
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