Greetings to all of you! I hope and pray that you have been able to use the strategies found in this blog while communicating to others regarding their unacceptable character. This week we will take a look at a very easy, positive way to address unacceptable character. We will present the Answer rather than the…
Strategy #2 Dealing with Unacceptable Character in Others
When others demonstrate unacceptable character there are many ways to address it. Last week the idea of using questions rather than declarations when addressing such issues was presented. This week we will explore another idea that can easily be practiced to promote change. “When you_______________ (Fill in the blank with ONLY the behavior expressed by…
How to Deal with Negative Character Traits Seen in Others
If you have been following this blog for the past few weeks you have been encouraged to list those character traits you desire in another as well as those you would not want to put up with. We are drawn to individuals who possess the characters we desire but tend to either pull away from…
Additional conversational questions and statements that will help you discover the character of another
In the past few weeks I have offered tips for building and strengthening personal relationships. Initially, readers were asked to make two lists. One for character traits they desired in others and the second for those they would not tolerate. In addition, they were asked to write a short scenario to illustrate how each of…
Conversations that will help you discover the character of another
Greetings to all my readers. I am excited about this week’s blog. We are going to address how to direct your conversations to really get to know another, in terms of character. Last week you were given an assignment, which hopefully you have completed. You were to list those character qualities that you desire in…
STOP in the Name of Love…
STOP in the Name of Love, Before YOU Break a Heart, Think it Over. (That could make a good song….ha, ha!) All single adults really should read this Relational Rehab blog before making any kind of a couple’s commitment. Better yet, it would be good to read before even getting involved in a relationship that…
Your latter days will be greater than your former!
Let’s begin by looking at Psalms 92:14-16 which says, “Those who are planted in the House of the Lord will flourish in the courts of our God. 15 They will bring forth fruit in old age, they will be flourishing and invigorated. 16 to show that the Lord is upright, just…” (ONM unless otherwise noted)…
What do you do with those paralytics in your life?
How many people do you know that are unable to deal with life without your help. Whether they be physically paralytic or emotionally stuck. What do you do with them? Do you spend your life so that their needs are met? That can be good to some degree. I was reading about a few men…
How healthy are your relationships?
How healthy is your marital relationship on a scale of 1 to 10…10 being very healthy? How healthy is your relationship with your children on a scale of 1 to 10…10 being very healthy? How healthy is your relationship with your friends or co-workers? You know the scale. Our relationships with others are important in…
Is it possible to live a life that does not offend God or man?
Before diving into the scriptures I’d like to apologize to my readers for the delay in posting this blog, which was due last Tuesday. I was eager to share this message but ran into a few difficulties along the way. First of all, I expected to access my computer Tuesday evening when we returned home…