Have you ever known someone who unnecessarily damaged what was otherwise a good relationship? Far too often men and women will unleash their anger on the people closest to them. Perhaps it is someone in the family, a friend, or someone at church. What transpires is often hurtful, damaging, and sinful. Examples: The young couple… Continue reading How to Damage a Perfectly Good Relationship
Category: Conversations
New to This Blog?
Welcome! Normally, I post about four times per week. In July, they are less frequent as I am on vacation/study leave for the month. So if you are new to this blog, you will notice that the posts will become more frequent beginning August 1. In the meantime, you might enjoy simply scrolling down and… Continue reading New to This Blog?
Do This and Your Conversations Will Never Be the Same
Now this will make a real difference in your conversations with family, friends, co-workers, and others you interact with every day. … Yet, instead of giving one another their undivided attention, they continue to check their telephones for texts, voice messages, new tweets, Facebook status updates, etc.
Update
You might be interested in the following: *This blog, A Place for the God-Hungry, was recently listed by Kent Shaffer on his website, Church Relevance, as one of the “Top 100 Church Blogs of Spring 2010.” Obviously I was delighted to hear this news. However, it also reminded me of how thankful I am to… Continue reading Update
Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 4 – Conclusion)
Darryl Tippens is Provost of Pepperdine University and the author of Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life. In this interview, Darryl has made some very interesting and thought-provoking observations about what it means to follow Jesus in the 21st century. His words have been encouraging. These concluding remarks are a reminder of… Continue reading Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 4 – Conclusion)
Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 2)
If you are like me, you might sometimes feel tired, sluggish, and perhaps discouraged. I encourage you to read Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life. I read this book a few years ago and found it to be incredibly refreshing. The author is Dr. Darryl Tippens, Provost at Pepperdine University. Darryl has… Continue reading Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 2)
Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 1)
Do you need to read a book that will refresh your soul? I encourage you to read Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life. I read this book a few years ago and found it to be incredibly refreshing. The author is Dr. Darryl Tippens, Provost at Pepperdine University. Darryl has graciously consented… Continue reading Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 1)
Say What is Appropriate
Have you ever known someone who had a knack for saying the inappropriate? I’m talking about those people who say things to others that cause you to cringe and wish you could hide! My dad was in the hospital a number of years ago after a heart attack. He had an angioplasty procedure (“the balloon”)… Continue reading Say What is Appropriate
Hearing the Unspoken Message
I’ve been thinking today about the unspoken messages we receive in most relationships. Some of these messages may be very positive and encouraging and some may be quite negative. For instance, one of the unspoken messages in many homes goes something like this: "This is a warm, inviting, safe place. Welcome home!" In some families,… Continue reading Hearing the Unspoken Message
Pay Attention
Neglect. Now that is a stark word. Sometimes, we neglect to pay attention. This is something that I have been thinking about lately. The importance of simply paying attention to another person. I recognize that others need to do this. But, do I pay attention? Have you ever been to someone’s house for dinner (maybe… Continue reading Pay Attention