Tag: kindness

What a woman wants

April 29, 2010 | 6 comments

“What does a woman want anyway? It’s a common question that frequently surfaces in my work from men young and old who are striving to work out relationship issues with their girlfriend or spouse. Well, I certainly don’t have all the

How do you know a friend?

April 19, 2010 | 5 comments

A teenager recently asked me, “How do you know when someone is truly a friend and not just taking advantage of your generosity?” It was a good question, and I didn’t have all the answers. But one lesson I’ve learned

The impact of impressions

April 13, 2010 | 1 comment

I like the below quote. I can think back over the decades to teachers, speakers, and lecturers that made substantial impressions on me. I can’t often remember specifically what they said, but I remember how they made me feel.   People

God is your true friend

April 9, 2010 | 7 comments

As I watch my teenagers grow up I notice they go through many different friendships over the years. Some friends come and go rapidly. Others remain faithful for several years. I’ve seen the same type of cycle play out in

Love your enemy

April 5, 2010 | 3 comments

Now here’s an interesting readerboard message seen posted outside a church… Speak well of your enemies. After all, you made them. So true, so true. How often is the person we dread the objectification of our own envy, hate, jealousy