Okay, so I am completely miserable right now. What is it about having a cold that makes you want to scream? I’m trying to keep my misery in perspective considering many people would gladly trade their illness for a common cold. Another triple sneeze, another glob of hand sanitizer, and away I write.... It’s going on 9pm and Eric is working late, so no one is here to listen to my moans and groans. Therefore, it sounds like a good time to write! I should be able to write at least a paragraph in between tissue breaks. Eric is preparing for a business trip in a few days, so we are trying to … [Read more...]
Connecting without Losing Your Identity
Have you ever witnessed a friend change after getting into a relationship? A red flag goes up when a woman who was politically passionate suddenly begins pouring all of her free time into fishing or hunting with her boyfriend. There are also eyebrows raised when a man who loves sports trades in his cleats for tickets to the opera. We need to take an interest in what our sweeties’ enjoy, but we have to be careful not to lose ourselves in someone else’s world. We can connect with our honeys while maintaining our own identity. Always Keep Your Group of Friends and Spend Time with Them … [Read more...]
The Price of Jealousy (Connection Killers, Part 6)
Have you ever been jealous? I mean... really jealous. So jealous you fantasize about someone’s demise, or about hurting someone? Jealousy is powerful. It can be petty – I wanted that solo! Or, it can be severe – He stole my woman and I want her back... I will get her back! Jealousy, if allowed to grow, can be potentially dangerous! The Flattery of Jealousy When a relationship is new, it can be flattering to have your boyfriend or girlfriend act jealous over you. “He loves me so much, he can’t stand the thought of losing me.” “She is so into me, it just drives her crazy to think of me … [Read more...]
The Price of Poor Priorities (Connection Killers, Part 5)
“Just a few more hours at the office and I’ll be home. I’m sorry I won’t be able to tuck the kids in again tonight, but I am almost done with this project; and, if my boss likes it, I will be sure to get that promotion! Think of all the extra cash we’ll have! Living the dream, Baby!” “I know we are going to miss dinner again tonight, but the kids have soccer practice and ballet practice tonight. Tomorrow night, we have a meeting at their school, and Friday night we are hosting a dinner for the college group. Maybe someday we’ll all get to share a meal together again....” “I hate to … [Read more...]
The Price of Greed (Connection Killers, Part 4)
I want more, More, MORE! Greed can be subtle or it can be obvious. Some people are always on the prowl looking for the next surefire money-making scheme. How can I get ahead? How can I accumulate more? How can I be on top? And some people’s greed is not as much for money as it is for power, attention, or even food (i.e., gluttony). Discontentment Greed is rooted in discontentment. Philippians 4:11-13 reminds us that we should find our contentment in Christ. “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in … [Read more...]
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