The acronym “TRUST” provides a pathway to restore trust in relationships. T – Turn away from self-centered behaviors R – Responsibility – fulfilling commitments. U –Understanding toward offended person. S – Seek out godly counsel. T – Truthfulness and disclosure T—Turn away from self-centered behaviors: What activities, outside commitments, friendships, habits, etc… threaten the priority […]
read more1. Focus on solutions rather than problems. 2. Focus on the person rather than his/her emotions. 3. Getting your point across in a respectful way. 4. Use Active Listening – repeating back what the other person said, I hear you saying… 5. Stay on the subject: Avoid rabbit trails. 6. Pray, ask for wisdom before […]
read moreIn my experience as a pastor, I have found that many people find themselves unprepared to love someone sacrificially because of the negative effects of divorce or abandonment on modern family life. The formation of a shared identity is difficult when someone’s identity was distorted or underdeveloped due to an unstable home life. Many of […]
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I believe that one of the most important characteristic of marriage preparation is a commitment to become the gift that God wants to give to one of his sons or daughters. Most people are oriented to finding the persons who will be a gift to them rather than becoming gifts to their future spouses. Someone […]
read moreThe phrase, “Mind the Gap, will be familiar to anyone who has visited London, England. As people enter and exit the Tube (underground subway) they are told to “mind the gap.” The phrase is a warning, however, the British accent makes it difficult to understand what is being said as well as being an […]
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