Rudeness undermines our relationships at work, in our communities, in our churches – and, most often, in our homes. Just as the temperature drops when a cold front moves into our area, so does the warmth of a relationship drop, degree by degree, when we practice rudeness. If we want to rekindle the flames, we must stop excusing our offensive behavior and take action to correct it.
Continue reading →As we think about God’s patience toward us, perhaps we’ll behave more patiently as we extend grace toward our spouses, children, fellow drivers, phone systems that keep us on hold, and yes, even inconsiderate store cashiers. With God’s help, I want to live and speak in a way that will “change” another person’s day in a positive way, don’t you?
Continue reading →The more we thank God for the endless grace and mercy He extends to us, the more we’re able to reflect our identity in Him toward those we share life with. Let’s aim to do this well. Let’s seek to destroy the enemy’s plan to keep us from experiencing a better, more Christ-like way of living.
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