A Devotional About Gratitude Quick question: are you thankful for the differences you see in those around you? Maybe No Not always If you mentally checked any of the above answers, take heart. It is natural to struggle with specific differences we see in others. You may be confused by or even dislike how others…
Feel, Show, Tell – Ways to Thank God for Your Strengths Are you grateful for your strengths? Many of us consider gratitude to be a feeling. But in scripture, gratitude is an action. In at least 162 places in the Bible, God references His desire for us to show gratitude. There are commands (“give thanks”…
Third in a 3-part series that celebrates how differences complete us We have bought into the lie that differences between people divide us. Yet the truth is that God’s design is for our differences to complete us. During this series, we address the 3-part cycle that celebrates how differences complete us. Once you discover your…
Second in a 3-part series that celebrates how differences complete us We have bought into the lie that differences between people divide us. Yet the truth is that God’s design is for our differences to complete us. During this series, we address the 3-part cycle that celebrates how differences complete us. The first step, outlined…
First in a 3-part series that celebrates how differences complete us It’s a simple truth: people are different from one another. Differences are one reason people are increasingly unable to get along. Conflict reigns across the globe, and even in churches, Christian workplaces, and among Christian couples and families. We have bought into the lie…
A Devotional About Focusing on Your Strengths David suppressed a grin. Joan, to his left, led a six of diamonds. Brian, across from him, followed suit and played a queen of diamonds, thinking he would take the trick. Shari threw down a jack of diamonds in disgust. “I needed that trick!” she exclaimed. “But I…
Three Ways Practitioners Use Curriculum to Equip Couples Healthy, mutually supportive marriages become that way intentionally. So say our certified practitioners, who use Different By Design marriage curriculum in all kinds of settings. Different By Design guides couples through the process of identifying their individual strengths, their spouse’s strengths, and how to blend strengths to…
Differences between a husband and wife need not be a threat in marriage … but rather can be the most significant factor pulling them together. That is the truth that has slowly dawned on Roger and Darlene. You’ll recall this couple had committed to attending a marriage conference at their church, but each did so…
Do You Color Inside the Lines or Outside the Lines? As the marriage conference presenter continued to speak, Darlene glimpsed over at her husband. Roger had flipped his conference booklet page to the next page and was busily filling in blanks. Darlene nudged him. “You’re not following the speaker’s directions,” she hissed. Roger stared at…
How Do You and Your Spouse Pass the Baton to One Another? Do you plan for change, taking a logical, systematic approach to working your way through tasks? Or maybe you allow change to drive your plans. As life events enter your world you get excited and move into a new activity spontaneously. Chances are…