Just as the Scriptures teach us that distance in our relationships reflects distance from God (1 John 4:10-12), we can also develop attachment and intimacy in our friendships when we…
Forgiveness is the difference between those who claim to believe in God yet complacently remain the same, and those who enthusiastically embrace God’s dream for their lives. Forgiveness frees us…
Making friends is easier said than done because it always involves the risk of rejection. Lucky for us, God is really great at making friends. He’s always the first one…
Understanding emotion is central to the quality of our relationship with God and people. Our understanding of emotions determines whether or not we can develop healthy and dynamic relationships. However,…
Believing in God is not the same as believing God. We can believe in God but struggle to believe in his promises, his presence or the goodness of his plan…
To be close to someone, we need to understand them. Understanding Jesus means not just knowing what he did,but knowing why he did it. Then we can know what motivates…
Have you ever been bored when reading the Bible? The problem is not with the Bible, but with our faith. When we believe it, the Bible comes alive and we…
Building a great relationship with God requires an understanding of sin from a biblical point of view. It is not failure, as we often view it, but rather an indication…
Truly understanding forgiveness is one of the most important parts of having a powerful relationship with God. Self-reliance, pride and deceit are all signs we don’t have a good understanding…
Growing up, I always loved sports. As a high-energy kid, I was always on the move. I didn't really enjoy reading or watching TV because I had so much energy.…