category: difficult relationships

browsing >> difficult relationships

that name

Posted by marvin williams on May 18th, 2013 | no responses

Back in 2001, Mark Cuban, owner of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Dallas Mavericks, offered WGN Chicago Radio sports-talk host David Kaplan $50,000 to change his name legally to “Dallas Maverick.” When... read more »

rabble babble

Posted by tom felten on May 12th, 2013 | 2 responses

Many years ago, I was counseling at a Christian camp when the program staff began to struggle. Why? Some of the counselors didn’t appreciate the way the director was leading, so they started to complain. As the complaints... read more »

my greatest enemy

Posted by pohfangchia on May 10th, 2013 | 2 responses

A Christian leader was once asked: “Who is your greatest enemy?” He replied, “Every morning I see him in the mirror.” Perhaps that’s the real reason why some of us are facing challenges in our marriage, school,... read more »

May 6, 2013

Posted by Today's Conversation on May 6th, 2013 | 5 responses

How have you reached out to a prodigal whom you love? What has helped you point them back to Jesus? ... read more »

clear of corruption

Posted by roxanne robbins on May 5th, 2013 | no responses

An advisor I recently consulted was highly recommended by a large, established Christian organization. At first, I had a positive experience with him as he helped me navigate the complicated immigration laws in Uganda. The... read more »

redeeming love

Posted by pohfangchia on April 21st, 2013 | 2 responses

“Go and love the person who has disappointed you!” “Huh? No way. I don’t want to be hurt again!” Without a shadow of a doubt, it’s difficult to love someone with a proven track record of disappointing you.... read more »

if My people

Posted by mike wittmer on April 17th, 2013 | 6 responses

I was speaking with three friends about the lamentable condition of our country. They mentioned the continued practice of abortion, the rise of homosexual marriage, and the debt crisis. One friend cited 2 Chronicles 7:14,... read more »

content with contention?

Posted by regina franklin on April 6th, 2013 | 5 responses

With its uncomfortable booths and tiled floors, the restaurant reflected the chill of the winter air. Having recently made the decision to take in foster children, my family sat waiting to meet a 7-year-old girl who needed a... read more »

dangerous concessions

Posted by mike wittmer on March 21st, 2013 | 7 responses

In 1857, a few white members of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) in South Africa asked permission to celebrate the Lord’s Supper separately from their black brothers and sisters. The General Assembly believed their request... read more »

set to rise

Posted by an odj community member on March 11th, 2013 | one response

God still does wonders. God made the truth, and truth from him is more valuable and more important than any other thing. The past year, I have learned to be truthful to everyone especially brothers and sisters. I have also... read more »