This message begins with a riveting story of how a friend successfully flew through a storm in an airplane and then compares the importance of a flight instrument called the attitude indicator to the attitude we should possess to successfully navigate life.
2 Corinthians 4:13 (New King James): And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak. In this message, we expound upon every word in this verse, so illumination shines brightly in your heart about The Same Faith.
It is possible to become a more loving person by taking five specific action steps. These steps are possible because the Bible tells us that love is two things – a choice and conduct. Think about this. If love was just a feeling then it could not be commanded. But the Word of God commands us to love.
Every day you encounter people who are difficult to live with. We need to learn how to deal with other people without conflict. What you sow you reap. In every relationship, every day, you are sowing seeds. Seeds of anger, seeds of trust, seeds of conflict or seeds of peace.
Probably the #1 complaint you hear from people about relationships is: “He or she never listens to me,” or “He or she doesn’t value my opinion.” The source of many of our problems with other people in relationships is we just don’t listen. It is a skill we need to learn to develop. The apostle James said, “Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.” So, if you desire to improve your relationships, […]
There is one word that will transform your relationships. The word is appreciation. We should express appreciation to other people because it raises their value. Every time you appreciate those around you, you raise their value. The Bible says we are supposed to do that. We cover three things you should appreciate in people.
It does not matter who you are, if your relationships are bad, life is miserable. Your happiness is largely determined by your ability to get along with others. You cannot relate to the present if you are still reacting to the past. If you bring too many unresolved problems into current relationships, it will stifle them. Here are three things that may help.
Near the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave us the perfect rule for human relations and personal conduct. We call it The Golden Rule, a name which began to be used widely in the early 17th century in Britain by Anglican theologians and preachers.
This is a glimpse as to what love looks like when we show it to others. Taken from 1 Corinthians 13, this message describes eight fruit and/or actions that if we exhibit will bring reassurance and peace to the people around you.
We live in an extremely toxic social environment. There are so many issues that can divide us – political, theological, personal habits, food and, even sports. Agitation in any of these areas brings anxiety and fear. But when we are kind to people, we give them an escape from that torment. This is the type of impact God wants you to have on others.