Rejoice in Him

Claire, Elisabeth, Ginger, Julie, and Rick share thoughts from the heart to the heart

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Relationships

Who Cares?

Have you ever gotten really down or upset over someone that doesn’t care about you? Here’s a principle I’ve found that works: Care less about those who couldn’t care less! This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t care about people’s needs or… Continue Reading →

Give Thanks For All Our Relationships

Thanksgiving—a holiday that’s really meant to be a lifestyle and ongoing attitude. A holiday that’s getting squeezed out, as merchants and marketers ring in the Christmas shopping tradition the moment the last “Trick or Treat!” has been called out. One… Continue Reading →

On Travel and Relationships

As I sit here 10 days after returning from our last trip and a week after coming down with Covid, I have plenty of time to reflect on it all—an entire month of going, coming, and preparing to go again…. Continue Reading →

Don’t Come On Too Strong

Have you ever met someone that “comes on too strong”? We can interpret “strong” in many ways—aggressive, opinionated, overbearing, talkative, friendly, enthusiastic, etc. While some of these are obviously negative, some traits can be positive, such as friendly and engaging…. Continue Reading →

Dealing with difficult people

How do you respond when you interact with difficult people? Our default response may be to become defensive or to attack the other person. It’s natural for us to view the other person as the enemy, but the Apostle Paul… Continue Reading →

Called for a purpose

God has made you on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose. Do you know God’s purpose for your life? The Gospel of Mark succinctly reveals Jesus’ purpose for His disciples: And He appointed twelve, so that they would be… Continue Reading →

What is a biblical response to violence?

If you have seen the video of George Floyd, you have been sickened by his brutal murder. The conduct by the policeman on his neck was inexcusable. The sadness was compounded by some who sought to turn the peaceful protests… Continue Reading →

Our need for community

We are designed to live in community. The first book of the Bible makes it clear that it is not good to live in isolation, Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone;… Continue Reading →

Leading With Relationships

A LEADER WITHOUT RELATIONSHIPS IS LIKE A LADDER WITHOUT SOMETHING TO LEAN UP AGAINST— –NEITHER HAS THE SUPPORT THEY NEED, THEY’RE BOTH GOING NOWHERE, AND THEY’RE BOTH GOING TO FALL QUICKLY AND EASILY! Leadership, at any level, brings the temptation… Continue Reading →

How to Be Thankful For Our Relationships

Thanksgiving—a holiday that’s really meant to be a lifestyle and ongoing attitude.  A holiday that’s getting squeezed out, as merchants and marketers ring in the Christmas shopping tradition the moment the last “Trick or Treat!” has been called out. One… Continue Reading →

4 Ways to Avoid or Turn Around Dead-End Relationships

Don’t you hate it when you make a wrong turn down a road and see a sign that says “Dead End”?! Does “Dead-End” describe any of your relationships, after they’ve “taken a wrong turn”? –Going nowhere?  Unproductive?  Destructive?  Draining the… Continue Reading →

How to Be Understood

Lately I’ve been hearing often from people who tell me “he/she/they don’t understand!”  That’s frustrating!  Sometimes it’s their husband or wife.  Or their kids.  Or their parents.  Or even a co-worker. Always, it’s someone who matters.  We need these people… Continue Reading →

When the Truth Has to Come Out

Even the best relationships encounter times when we have to communicate a hard truth to other person or people.  Since most of us don’t relish this or feel we have the “ministry of rebuke”, it feels uncomfortable.  So we either… Continue Reading →

Surprised By Encouragement

People are often surprised by encouragement.  Why? 1) Low self-esteem—they don’t believe they deserve encouragement.  In their minds/hearts, they’re not good enough.  Or what they did wasn’t good enough.  Or what they plan on trying to do won’t be good… Continue Reading →

Don’t Let the Dirty Dishes Pile Up

We know how it happens.  First we eat.  Which dirties the dishes, tableware, and any pots or pans used to make the meal.  Then we put them all in the sink.  Since we’re in a hurry—to go somewhere, get something… Continue Reading →

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