“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God” (Romans 15:7 NIV). What God does for you, he wants you to do for other people.God accepts you unconditionally. That doesn’t mean he approves of everything you do, but he accepts you, no matter what you’ve done. And God says... Continue Reading →

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance” (1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT). Lasting love is persistent. It is determined. It is diligent. It is resolute. It endures the worst and is stubborn in its insistence to not give up on a relationship. In fact, the purpose of a relationship... Continue Reading →

“Love . . . always looks for the best” (1 Corinthians 13:7 The Message). When you have high expectations of someone, you don’t tell it like it is. You tell it like it could be. You believe in what God wants to do in and through that person, and you affirm God’s purpose for them.An excellent example... Continue Reading →

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love” (Ephesians 4:2 NLT). No relationship will survive without grace. You’ve got to cut people some slack! You’ve got to let things go.The Bible says, “Love patiently accepts all things” (1 Corinthians 13:7 NCV). In the original Greek, this... Continue Reading →

“You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your laws” (Psalm 119:73 TLB).   It’s hard to love when you’re tired.That’s right: Your physical condition has a strong impact on your relationships. Being energetic makes a big difference! What happens to your relationships when you’re run-down? Things that are usually small issues become... Continue Reading →

“We leave this world just as we entered it—with nothing. In spite of all our work there is nothing we can take with us” (Ecclesiastes 5:15 GNT). Have you ever heard about the death of a wealthy person and thought, “I wonder how much they left behind”?Here’s a little secret: They left it all! Ecclesiastes 5:15... Continue Reading →

“[God] gives food to those who trust him; he never forgets his promises” (Psalm 111:5 TLB). As kids, we often go to a parent when we have a need for money. If you did that as a kid, you probably didn’t wonder where your mom or dad would find the money. You just knew it was... Continue Reading →

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much” (Luke 16:10 NIV). Are you using your money in such a way that God says, “I want to give that person more”? Are you using your time that way? How... Continue Reading →

Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God” (Romans 14:12 NIV). One day there’s going to be an audit on your life. On that day, you will have to answer for not only how you spent your money but also how you used everything God gave you. What did you do with what... Continue Reading →