Communication that works at home

Communication that works at home

‘Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become… mature.’ Ephesians 4:15 NIV Virginia Satir, a founder of family systems therapy, determined that most families have five styles of communication. (1) Some members are placaters. They go along to get along, and...
Grace—when you need it most

Grace—when you need it most

‘We will find grace to help us when we need it most.’ Hebrews 4:16 NLT During World War II, Corrie ten Boom and her Dutch family hid many Jews from the Nazis. Eventually, she was caught and put in a concentration camp where she saw all sorts of atrocities, including...
Grace—when you need it most

Seeing yourself through God’s eyes (2)

‘You are complete in Him.’ Colossians 2:10 NKJV Joyce Meyer writes: ‘What if everywhere you went, you ran into someone you didn’t like? You attend a party and have to endure her conversation and constant opinions. You go to church, and she’s sitting right beside you…...
Communication that works at home

Seeing yourself through God’s eyes (1)

‘We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus.’ Ephesians 2:10 NIV If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Most of us could come up with a long list! The fact is, Jesus alone holds the world record when it comes to perfection. In the words...
A life-enriching habit

A life-enriching habit

‘Evening and morning, and at noon, will I pray.’ Psalm 55:17 KJV An ancient European monastery perched on a high ledge was accessible only by way of a basket that was held in place by a single rope on a series of pulleys. One day a concerned visitor noticed the rope...
One thousand four hundred and forty

One thousand four hundred and forty

‘Teach us to realise the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.’ Psalm 90:12 NLT A woman once had a dream in which an angel was giving her this message: ‘As a reward for your virtues, the sum of $1,440 will be deposited into your bank account every morning....
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