Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. Ephesians 4:15 (ESV) You can speak the truth without love. It is not hard to find examples. Just spend a little bit of time on the Internet and it will not take long to find. But there is not much to be gained from the truth without love. It only leads to bitterness and … [Read more...] about The Truth in Love
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Dealing with Controlling People
Recently, I had a reader ask a question about dealing controlling people. You may have someone who continually tries to take advantage of your good nature. They look to heap burdens on you and expect more from you than you can give. Many of you reading this are kind-hearted. You don’t like to say no. You want to help. It is in your nature to serve. Unfortunately, some people … [Read more...] about Dealing with Controlling People
Dealing with the Most Difficult Person
Do you find yourself struggling with difficult people? You struggle with person A, B, C, D, and E. There is always something. You wonder why you have all these difficult people in your life. Think about it this way. Imagine you are managing employees. Employee A has a conflict with employees B, C, and D. If employees B, C, and D all get along, you would likely come the … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Most Difficult Person
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Read that verse again! Pay close attention to the second part of the verse. Peacemakers are identified as sons of God. The implication is that those who are doing the work of peace-making are doing the work of God in this world. I find there are two types of people. There are peacemakers, … [Read more...] about Blessed are the Peacemakers
Finding the Right People
Yesterday we began talking about dealing with difficult people. I encouraged you to look upon them with compassion rather than with anger. So often people are difficult because of the internal pain with which they struggle. They hurt others because they are hurting inside. There is no doubt that we will all have difficult people that are challenging to get along. As much as we … [Read more...] about Finding the Right People