being constructive
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When Loving is Hard – Being Constructive

Being Constructive Being constructive works changes in any relationship. Whether you struggle with your employer, spouse, pastor, friend, sibling, co-worker, or neighbor, you can love by being constructive.  Even if you are not a believer, even if you think following the Bible is for the weak, you can follow this principle and see the change…

forgiveness
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Forgiveness is ≠ Trust – Lessons from Joseph

Forgiveness ≠ Trust Forgiveness is not trust. Trust usually comes later, when true restoration takes place. When you forgive someone, it does not mean you trust or respect them. And, while “love covers a multitude of sins,” trust doesn’t. Here’s why. Forgiveness breaks the chains of pain, anger, bitterness, and revenge. Forgiveness wipes the slate…

giving for the heart
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Giving FOR the Heart

Empty gifts I just wanted to see some giving for the heart. That Christmas season, Dave and I walked through a large room in the social services department. Tables were piled with brand new gifts for children. Local folks and organizations had given freely and graciously, wanting to provide children who had little with a good…

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