Relationship With Others

What is a healthy relationship? Is it one that has no conflict and is always peaceful? Is that even possible? Nope. As long as we are human, there will be conflict. There is no formula for the perfect relationship, but here are some things to consider to help you gauge the health of the connections you have: 1) Freedom – Are you free to be yourself and make your own decisions? Do you allow the other person to be free and make their own decisions without manipulation? 2) Tran

Two of the most common phrases in my house during conflict are: 1) “What or who can you control?” and 2) “How do YOU want to show up?” or “Is that who you want to be?” I want so desperately to control outcomes—sometimes to the point of becoming hurtful. But is that really who I want to be? I like knowing what to expect. I want just or fair outcomes. I want to be heard. I want relationships to honor God, and I just want everything to be okay. But here’s the thing: we are all

Forgiveness. Being a person of faith, forgiveness is a big topic. Jesus gave His life so we can be forgiven without paying a price. He paid the ultimate price. But, what is forgiveness, and what about all these emotions we feel when we are harmed? Do these emotions disappear after forgiving? Is forgiveness a process or a decision? Is forgiveness a feeling? Let's dive in. FORGIVE: to stop feeling angry or resentful toward  someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. To cancel a

Relationships bring out a range of emotions. Just watch children interacting with each other: sudden bursts of rage at injustice, giddy laughter at shared silliness, tears of sadness from betrayal, loud groans of longing, fidgety bodies when facing something scary, deep acts of compassion with a tender look when someone is hurt, guilt after doing something wrong, excitement in anticipation of something good, hope to be seen and delighted in, pride and satisfaction after overc

Relationship:  the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.   They make up of life. We relate to ourselves, God, and others on a daily basis.   When I first heard the phrase, “relationship with yourself,” I was immediately repulsed by it. I thought, “that’s weird and selfish. I need not focus on myself. That is against what the Bible says” As I warmed up to the idea, I realized that it is integral to my well-being t