Developing Healthy Relationships
Messy Friendships
by Lysa TerKeurst
Friendships can be messy because people are messy. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that our friendships are part of a "package deal."
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"Because It's How I Feel"
by Josh McDowell
Why are some things considered moral while other things are considered immoral? Josh McDowell offers insight on this age-old question and explains why your answer should have little to do with how you feel.
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"Dear God..."
by Dr. Ed Young
When you marry an unbeliever, the devil is your father-in-law, and you are compromising your life as far as God’s best is concerned.
"Friend Challenged"
by Great Commandment
The Bible speaks a lot about the importance of friendships, so why do some of us feel like we're "friend challenged?"
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"Friends with Benefits" Is Scientifically Impossible!
by Dannah Gresh
Dannah Gresh examines the "friends with benefits" myth.
#Struggles
by Craig Groeschel
As you scroll through social media, does it feel like everyone else has it all together? Are you living for likes and longing for love?
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“Devoted” and “Honor”
by Steve Noble
When you take these words into a biblical context, like in today’s verse, they become all the more powerful and worthy of our consideration.
“Thank You”
by Lead Like Jesus
Many people feel overlooked and unappreciated. Are you sparing or generous in showing your appreciation to others?
“You’re So Innocent!”
by Paula Hendricks
Innocence isn’t something our culture values ... but God does.
10 Ideas: Workday Encouragement
by FamilyLife
Even simple acts of support can give your spouse the boost he or she needs during a busy work week.
10 Questions to Ask Before Judging
by Revive Our Hearts
Jesus didn't tell us not to deliver judgment; He told us how to deliver it. Here are some questions that might help with heart preparation before "delivering judgment."
10 Reasons You Need to Road Trip with Your Family!
by Brad Mathias
Brad Mathias offers 10 excellent reasons why you and your family should embark upon a road trip.
10 Suggestions for Handling Conflict in a Healthy Way
by Ron Edmondson
Conflict is a part of relationships. As leaders, we shouldn’t shy away from conflict. We should learn it’s value and how to navigate conflict for the overall good of the team.
10 Things I’ve Learned About Gossip – And Why I Hate It So Much
by Ron Edmondson
Gossip is always destructive to building healthy relationships.
10 Ways to Fight Gossip
by Kelli Gilmore
Follow these 10 steps for ditching the gossip and your conversations will change in no time!
10: Week 10 - Honoring Mom & Dad
by Jeff Manion
Some of us find it easy to honor our parents; some of us find it difficult, and some of us are somewhere in the middle. Join Pastor Jeff Manion for an exploration of the Fifth Commandment.
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11 Ways to Be a Better Friend
by In Touch Ministries
Great friendships don’t just happen (and they can’t be bought!). They must be built and nurtured.
12 Traits of an Abusive Relationship
by Laura Petherbridge
Although the goal in a relationship is to be patient, considerate and kind, we should not ignore toxic, destructive behavior. Laura Petherbridge shares 12 signs of an abusive relationship.
20 Conversations Today's Kids Need to Have
by Dr. Tim Elmore
For many reasons, today’s adult is unwilling or unable to host crucial conversations with teens and twenty-somethings. Consequently, students graduate unready for the world that awaits them.
3 Epic Reasons to Encourage Others
by Paula Hendricks
Why is it so important to encourage others? Here are three very good reasons.
3 Keys to Effective Accountability
by Ron Edmondson
Accountability is not a foolproof method to keep a person from experiencing a major moral failure; however, it can certainly limit a person from many downward spirals.
3 Lessons I Learned When I Offended Someone
by Keith Ferrin
Keith Ferrin explains three lessons he learned after offending someone: it is always best to go to the source, Christians don't have to agree, and negative comments stick with us far longer than positive ones.
3 Problems with Unresponsiveness
by Ron Edmondson
Responsiveness is paramount in ministry and leadership.The more you can do to avoid unresponsiveness, the better you can build an atmosphere of genuine trust.
3 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was In My Teens and 20s
by Derwin L. Gray
Pastor Derwin Gray shares the three things he wishes he would have known when he was in his teens and twenties.
3 Trademarks of a Growing, Healthy Friendship
by Paul Tripp
To live in isolation not only rejects God’s ownership over our lives, but also denies our fundamental human hardwiring.
3 Ways to Encourage the Guys in Your World
by Revive Our Hearts
Are you willing to rise to the occasion and challenge guys towards godly manhood?
30-Day, TV-Free Challenge
by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Give up TV for 30 days, and see if you don't notice a transformation in your home and in your life!
4 Characteristics of True Friendship
by Ron Edmondson
Lots of us have acquaintances, but how many of us have real friends? What are the characteristics of true friendship, and how can we find and develop authentic relationships?
4 Purposes of Godly Friendships
by Revive Our Hearts
Let's stop making God a servant of our friendships -- and allow our friendships to serve Him and His Kingdom.
4 Things You Can Do to Survive a Difficult Person
by Dr. Michael Smalley
Are you struggling with a difficult person in your life? Here's some advice to help you survive and deal with the conflict.
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4 Truths about Friendship
by In Touch Ministries
Everyone needs a good companion.
4 Ways to Help Your Husband Up His Romantic Game
by Shaunti Feldhahn
My research shows that a huge majority of men think they can put together a romantic event, but almost half aren’t confident that their wives will like it. For many men, the prospect of failure is their most painful feeling.
5 Big Lies About Sex
by Ignite Your Faith
Before you start buying into cultural ideas about sex, Chris Lutes asks you to consider these five lies.
5 Communication Tools That Saved My Marriage
by FamilyLife
Early in our marriage, these simple principles change our hearts and transformed our relationship.
5 Considerations for Reconciliation
by Gina Duke
If you are God’s child, then you are called to be a peacemaker. When you think you cannot forgive and make reconciliation, consider 1 Peter 4:8.
5 Principles About Acceptance and Friendship
by The Whatever Girls
It’s easy to talk about accepting yourself and having confidence, but how do you really do that in relationships with friends and peers?
5 Simple Ways to Express Thankfulness
by DaySpring
Small tokens of appreciation can make a huge impact. Here are 5 simple ways to express your thankfulness.
5 Steps to Take When You've Offended Someone
by Ron Edmondson
We all offend people at times, but what can we do to move forward?
5 Things I’ve Learned from My Unbelieving Friends
by Revive Our Hearts
Jennifer Case Cortez shares a few things she's learned from walking in friendship with those who believe differently than she does, and how Jesus is teaching her to love others in a better way.
5 Things Job’s Friends Teach Me about Being a True Friend
by Ron Edmondson
Do you know how to comfort your friends in the depth of grief and loss? We can learn a few things about how to be friends to those who are hurting from the friends of Job.
