Helping the Whole World Find and Follow Jesus
“To keep the fire burning brightly there’s one easy rule: Keep the two logs together, near enough to keep each other warm and far enough apart — about a finger’s breadth — for breathing room.” – Marnie Reed Crowell “To Build a Fire” is the title of a short story by American author Jack London.…
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant ? – 1 Corinthians 13:4. Pride and conflict go hand in hand. Pride is, “I’m more important than you. What I’m doing is more important than you. So, whatever you want, whatever you think you need, whatever you’re doing, stop, because me…
“…I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose._ 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT) Is being a peacemaker the same thing as being a…
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you..” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Finding anything good to focus on is difficult when you’re in the midst of a conflict in your marriage. Waves of emotion create a gulf between you and your…
“A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.“ – Proverbs 15:18 Is there such a thing as a healthy conflict? Is it possible to have a fight with your spouse and do it well? That sounds like a trick question, but it isn’t. Most married couples would think it…