Compass or Map? How a Parent Finds “True North” Second in a four-part series on parenting from your strengths Just as a GPS helps you stay on course as you travel to reach your destination, parents across the globe need a simple parenting GPS – Global Parenting System – to help them stay on course…
Read MoreHow a GPS Can Help You Be A Better Parent First in a four-part series on parenting from your strengths Rob’s face was red and Kate’s hands shook as they turned away from each other in frustration. When it came to parenting their two children, it seemed as if the couple was completely out of…
Read MoreMarriage and Ministry, Part 4: The Risks and Rewards of Leading From Your Strengths Of all places, the Christian church can be a refuge from the relational battles that rage in our culture. But harmony and reconciliation are not flourishing in the body. Rather, today’s ministries and churches are routinely characterized by division – or…
Read MoreMarriage and Ministry, Part 3: How Your Spouse’s Strengths May Surprise You Today, families everywhere are torn apart and are in crisis, filled with conflict, isolation, or brokenness. Four out of ten children grow up without a father. One in three homes is led by a single mother. Just a short while ago, Pastor Kevin…
Read MoreMarriage and Ministry, Part 2: Healing Begins With Humility Jesus sought time alone prior to significant events: choosing His disciples, being tempted by the Enemy, walking on water, and preparing for trial and crucifixion. Paul took an extended wilderness retreat after his conversion before launching his ministry. God regularly speaks to leaders when we draw…
Read MoreMarriage and Ministry, Part 1: Island of Exile or Island of Escape? Kevin’s desk lamp burns late into the night. But he is not working on this week’s sermon. He is studying scriptures about marriage. Kevin is beginning to wonder if he should ever been married in the first place. Most difficult of all is…
Read MoreWhen you understand yourself and understand others around you, take one more step in order to build healthy relationships amidst differences. The need to blend is part of the process Jamie had meetings today with two key members of his team. Each of these two meetings would be conducted very differently from each other –…
Read MoreGod plants clues about others directly in our path. But understanding others requires intentionality. If you’re serious about solving the mystery of differences, you can collect those clues about others and study them. That’s what happened between Megan and Tim. Differences between Megan and Tim The staff meeting had not officially begun, but chatter filled…
Read MoreUnderstand Yourself First The first step in understanding the differences between people is to understand yourself first. Bryan and Anna experienced this firsthand as they discussed their finances. The couple sat at their dining room table studying the latest report from their financial adviser. Anna twisted her hands. “What about these trades?” she asked, pointing…
Read MoreRodney King’s 1991 beating by Los Angeles police officers, caught on videotape, led to acquitted defendants and fatal riots in Los Angeles. As King cried out from his hospital room, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Americans were paralyzed with fear, wondering whether difficult relationships are always doomed to failure. Perhaps you’ve felt a…
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