Turn Self-Awareness Into Other-Awareness By Joleen Graumann Relational capital is an intangible resource. Even so, we live in an age where relational capital has surged in value. Nurturing and managing healthy relationships is key to both personal and commercial success. Self-awareness – the ability to see personal strengths and weaknesses objectively – plays a big…
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Al and Lori Elmore have been married for more than three decades and describe themselves as “happily incompatible.” Their enthusiasm for healthy relationships is evident in the marriage classes and retreats they’ve led over the years, which took an exciting turn when they were introduced to the Different By Design (DBD) curriculum. The Elmores first…
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Guest Post by Pam Taylor One reason we experience stress in our family and in relationships is our differences. God created each of us with different personality types and different spiritual gifts. We subconsciously expect people – even family members – to see things from the same perspective as we do. I see this problem…
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Insights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. Dave and Joan sat on opposite sides of the dining room table, their checkbook in the middle. “That is not what I think we should do,” said Joan, pointing to the checkbook. Dave shook his head. “I just don’t understand you.” Like…
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As you consider content to use for your team devotionals, we invite you to regularly include topics about strengths. In doing so, you and your team members can continue to find ways to use your individual strengths on the team, value the strengths of other team members, and be stronger together. Here are some ideas…
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Q: Is all this talk about strengths actually found in the scriptures? A. Yes. Ministry Insights was founded on the biblical principle of uniqueness: God created you and each person around you with unique strengths. He has placed you together to build His Kingdom. Lucky Patcher iOS App This principle from God’s Word establishes a…
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When you gather your group together for team building, each person comes with a different set of experiences and expectations. This ice breaker exercise gets your team members on the same page in a short time by letting them create a quick visual of the differences of the team. It is simple and fun, allowing…
Read MoreRuss Olmon and Lake Pointe Team are Accountable to Know Each Other’s Strengths “Pastors have two choices when it comes to managing staff,” says Russ Olmon, multi-site pastor at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, TX. “You can believe that you’re gifted at guessing at how God has made people. Or you can know who you…
Read MoreInsights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. It’s no secret that in the 21st century, marriages are under attack. But what may surprise you is that marriages have been under attack for centuries. When you and your spouse are aware of threats to your marriage, you can each use…
Read MoreInsights are short, biblical truths to equip you to lead from your strengths. Zeke and his wife had a problem. They desperately wanted a child. But Liz was infertile and the couple had no access to specialized infertility care. Zeke and Liz had done all the right things. They had taken care of themselves. They…
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