Seeing Well With Two Sets of Eyeglasses Roger and Darlene sat down at the table at the same time, each with a cup of coffee. It was halfway through the marriage conference and the couple had just returned from a break. Roger reached for his eyeglasses and put them on. Suddenly, everything was a blur.…
Read MoreProblem Solving: Do You Step In or Step Back? When you’re faced with a problem, do you step in and work to solve it right away – boldly and directly? Or maybe you step back cautiously and calculate the costs of your options before you make a decision. Chances are, you tend towards one option…
Read MoreIncompatibility: a Powerful Basis for a Great Marriage Incompatibility is cited as the cause for divorce in more than half American marital breakups. But what if differences between a husband and wife are not a threat in their marriage … but rather can be the most significant factor pulling them together? That is the truth…
Read MoreThe Puzzle of Strengths, Part 2: The Puzzle of Interlocking Pieces A jigsaw puzzle is a set of numerous interlocking pieces that are assembled together to produce a complete picture, often of nature, landscapes, or a recognizable piece of art. Each piece is unique. When fit together, each piece contributes to the entire puzzle. A…
Read MoreThird in a series that addresses misconceptions about leading from our strengths God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions…
Read MoreHow To Avoid “The Unimportance Trap” Charlie underwent cardiac surgery to correct a problem in his heart, but in the process, his vocal cords were paralyzed. While the procedure fixed Charlie’s cardiac issue, the vocal cord nerve damage did not resolve. The cords could not move and Charlie was unable to breathe on his own.…
Read MorePart 2 of 4 If you’re a ministry leader, conflict is unavoidable. But how do you make the move from conflict to cooperation? Remember Don (lead pastor) and Mark (executive pastor) from our previous article? Neither begins their day trying to frustrate or isolate the other. But that seems to be happening now more than…
Read MorePart 1 of 4 in a series on overcoming conflict Even Jesus faced conflict, both internally (the disciples were experts at sniping and one-upmanship) and externally (Jewish leaders questioned Jesus’ tactics and motivation.) So when you’re challenged, confronted, opposed, pressured, or intimidated, how do you respond? Don and Mark served together at a sizable church…
Read MoreJust as there are laws that govern the physical universe, there are spiritual laws which govern relationships. Although it may be more difficult to discern these laws, this can be done with time, experience, and the application of God’s Word. For instance, the Law of Sowing and Reaping explains what happens when you sow a…
Read MoreHelp Video: The New Strengths Chart This video helps you understand how to read the new strengths charts. It also explains the differences in visual representations between the old and new charts.
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