Then something happened! Happy and outgoing Grace suddenly became quiet and withdrawn, teary and unstable. Perhaps you have experienced that feeling of helplessness as a parent or guardian, seeing your toddler unhappy and unable to explain and share with you.
Read MoreIf you have been on the receiving end of rage and an uncontrolled temper, you will know how painful this can be. We can testify from personal experience that even a verbal assault from someone who is ‘out of control’ results in emotional pain that is so intense it can also create a physical pain that is totally overwhelming. The angry person may be able to step back into control quickly, and may then be apologetic about the temper, yet you are still bleeding. There is nothing positive or justifiable in a rage response.
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Read MoreIf you have opened your gift of joy are you using it? Perhaps you have not opened it yet. There are bonuses for those who are obedient to practice joy. When you let joy flow out of you it is like a river of living water that feeds your relationships causing them to flourish.
Read MoreSurely, we should aim to take advantage of every opportunity to build positive experiences, to become a witness and a hero to our spouse, our family and to others with whom we build a close relationship. Let them delight in the memory of you.
Read MoreThe expression captured as a moment in time speaks volumes about the power of relationship. Even this child, too young to speak, creates a thousand words in a single smile and an entire book in the expectation of those eyes. How great is our God!
Read MoreThis is not to say that traditions are always negative, in fact many of them good, but we must weigh them and hold them accountable to a greater authority and a better culture. Where human tradition comes against a choice for love and life guaranteed by God’s Word, traditions and personal ambitions must bow to the King…
Read MoreGive your teenagers much more of a say in what happens in family time. Let them engage you as much as you try to engage them. As family members move toward adulthood, it’s important that we learn and share together and that you honour their growing maturity. Family worship should be a source of victory for you and your family over every negative influence and challenge.
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Read MoreIf a couple wants to experience real growth in their relationship, it helps if their progress and intimacy is surrounded by a state of peace and harmony. This needs all of us to be in a good place regarding family relationships.
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