Tag archive: relationships
The Distant Reward
There are times when you think you are doing the right thing but it blows up in your face. Proverbs 28:1-28 Reference: “Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.” Proverbs 28:23 NIV Explore: My friend, Susan, called me quite upset from her day at…
The Never-Ending Argument
Every little annoying thing you’ve noticed about your partner in the last couple of months comes flooding out. Proverbs 17:1-28 Reference: “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” Proverbs 17:14 NIV Explore: Relationships are challenging. While I know I need to work on all my…
Bold Declarations
Although I said it, it doesn’t mean it is easy to do. Psalm 146:1-10 Reference: “I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” Psalm 146:2 NIV Explore: Although I’m only in my mid-thirties I’m starting to realise there are some things I will…
I Love You Too Much
These conversations are neither helpful or enjoyable! 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Reference: “Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.” 2 Timothy 2:23 NIV Explore: One of my boys thinks he knows everything already at the age of eight. In fact, I’m pretty sure he had the whole…
My Soul Family
While they are in our care we treat them like our own family. 1 Timothy 1:1-2 Reference: “To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” 1 Timothy 1:2 NIV Explore: We have quite a confusing family make up. I know there doesn’t…