When we think of warfare, we think of tanks, helicopters, and soldiers in their barracks; we see warfare as a physical threat. There is a different kind of war being waged around us, one that doesn’t involve guns and bombs but involves the very heart of humanity. Our immortal souls are constantly at odds with…
In a marriage, conflict is inevitable. In these times, it’s easy to resort to toxic behavior that can harm our relationship and our spouse. It’s essential to learn and maintain conflict resolution skills that seek a win/win solution to the tribulation your relationship could be facing. Let’s start with getting a L.A.D.D.E.R. LOOK at your…
Just like a cake, communication can have many layers. Each layer of communication provides a deeper understanding of ourselves and our interactions with others. What are the five layers of the communication cake? The first layer is cliche. In this layer, there’s no sharing of meaningful information, and lacks any kind of transparency. “How’s the…
Communication is more than it appears. Below the surface, there are features that provide us a deeper understanding of a dialogue and can help us mature in our relationships as we mature in our communications. The first feature of communication is meaning. We live in a world of meaning, and the meaning of communication is…
We’re all different. We all have different personalities and perspectives of the world that lead us to communicate in different ways. We are also creatures of habit, and we all fall in line somewhere. Where might we fall in line when figuring out what type of communicator we are? How might those types of communication…
Communication is a word we often see tossed around, but what does it mean? What does it all boil down to? Understanding communication helps us to understand and better our relationships. Communication is a dialogue. It’s an exchange of information. We should understand that conversation is more than just words; it is a detailed…
Communication is key to our walk with each other and with Christ. Like most things in life, there are ways to do something right and ways to do it wrong. How we communicate determines our relationship with others and how healthy those relationships can be. To get healthy relationships, we have to have healthy communication.…
An average financial advisor or investment professional might tell you that your greatest asset is your home. A better-than-average one would likely tell you that your ability to work and generate revenues or your intellectual property and acumen are your most valuable possessions. After all, we do live in the information age and have unprecedented…
God has given us everything we need to live a godly life (I Peter 1:3) and offers us abundant life (John 10:10). It is our desire to equip you with the keys to unlock this potential and THRIVE in life: Integration – “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged…
God has given us everything we need to live a godly life (I Peter 1:3) and offers us abundant life (John 10:10). It is our desire to equip you with the keys to unlock this potential and THRIVE in life: Togetherness – “That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so…
