This is the question we end every day with every one of our kids. We tuck each of them into their beds, tell them goodnight, and await a response. There is always a range of replies.
The common response, to any disapproving nod or statement, is "Don't judge me". The best part about this statement is it's rooted in something Jesus said, "Judge not"...(Matthew 7:1). So are we really not supposed to judge anything or anyone ever?
We've all been there before. Disagreement rears its' head and your emotional thermostat begins to rise. Your internal temperature begins to increase. It feels as if your face is getting more red by the minute and your heart is beating at an accelerated rate.
Toxic people are those who don't support your dream. They are the one's who keep you from growing and going where you hoped. What are we to do with such people?
It is so routine we are subtly used to it. It surrounds us every day in every way. Turn on any news channel at any time and you are sure to find it. Even ESPN is filled with it these... Continue Reading →
Relationships are built on communication. It's a back and forth kind of thing. You speak, the other person listens. The other person speaks, you listen. It's give and take. Hear and be heard. Know and be known. Communication is vital... Continue Reading →
Preacher on the Run... 