As we raised our children, it soon became apparent there was a vast difference between having them say “I am sorry” to one another versus saying “I was wrong.” More often than not, “I am sorry” meant “I’m sorry I got caught…”, “I’m sorry you’re making me do this…” or...
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 Our words are powerful. With them, we either build one another up or we...
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;” Romans 12:10 Conflict is inevitable. In your relationships, it’s not a matter of if it will happen. It’s a matter of when it will happen. We don’t say that to be fatalistic. We say...
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.” – 1 Peter 5:6 Confession time. I (Scott) am not known for my humility. Anyone who knows me well would probably say that pride and arrogance are my besetting sins....
“And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 Two years into marriage, our relationship was in trouble. The honeymoon phase was over and reality had set in. We saw each other for who we...
Let's face it, in today's day and age, SCREENS surround us and threaten to consume all of our attention if we are not careful and intentional to not let them. At the Q&A portion of the Forever Marriage Conference, one of the questions asked was, "What...
