What does it truly mean to communicate? You might be surprised to learn that communication is not talking. Communication is getting what’s in your heart, into the heart and mind of your mate.
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In reality, we all struggle with conflict in our relationships because we all experience the common sin barriers to intimacy. The result of our sin is that we knowingly and unknowingly put up protective walls that keep us from being deeply touched and loved in ways we’re desperate to experience.
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Few things have the power to ruin a relationship like critical, inaccurate, hostile or even slanderous words.
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Sexual purity demands a game plan, so use these four specific ways to develop a game plan: 1) develop convictions, 2) ponder the consequences, 3) make pre-decisions, and 4) get accountability.
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The American family is crumbling before our eyes. The family portrait we once knew as husband, wife and children now makes up less than 25% of all the marriages in our country. Along with this, 60% of all marriages end…
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How to Handle Tension and Controversy Among Group Members It’s something that happens in every small group at some point in its journey, maybe in the first couple of weeks or in the first couple of years. But there is…
Read » How to Deal with Difficult People in Your Small Group All of us who have led small groups have had people in our group who are a little bit difficult to manage. Sometimes they require a little bit of extra…
Read » How to Facilitate Better Conversations Do you long for productive and meaningful conversations your small group? There are several ways to be intentional about encouraging active, authentic discussion in your small group. First, don’t be afraid of silence. Too often…
Read » The Importance of Relational Leadership The role of a small group leader is one of a shepherd who cares for those he or she leads. It is a role characterized by nurturing relationships. In 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, Paul gives…
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