Have you ever been offended or hurt by someone?
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Posted:Jun 23, 2008 6:24 pm
Last Updated:Jun 24, 2008 11:26 am 1238 Views
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Have you ever been offended or hurt by someone?
Perhaps you became so bitter that you told your friends how bad the person was who offended you and tempted your friends to become bitter also. Bitterness is like branching roots that spread quickly and can soon entangle many people. We avoid this by practicing peace and holy living with everyone and by guarding against bitterness springing up in our hearts, because bitterness brings corruption. To keep the roots of bitterness from spreading, we should go straight to the person who offended us and make things right without telling anyone else.
Peacemaker’s have God’s blessing.
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Why Can't We Be Friends...
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Posted:Jun 4, 2008 11:42 am
Last Updated:Jul 12, 2008 4:30 pm 1392 Views
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I really had a lot of readings about dating, and i certainly had this article impressed my whole being --- learning and being taught of how dating is!
The world is full of advice when it comes to dating and trying to find your “soul mate.” Just turn on the TV and you’ll find all kinds of matchmaking reality shows where everyone is looking for a little romance and the perfect love. People tend to view dating as an opportunity to get intimate with someone; they think it’s a time to “try things out” without the commitment of marriage. But if you follow the world’s advice when it comes to dating, you could end up heartbroken and alone.
When people go out on dates, they usually put their “game faces” on. They take you to the best places and say all the right things in order to impress you. This makes romance very exciting, but it can also foster infatuation and illusion. The Bible says in Song of Solomon 8:4 (AMP), “I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that you never [again attempt to] stir up or awaken love until it pleases.” In other words, don’t be quick to jump into intimacy with anyone. Even within the church, many Christians hurry to engage in romance because they’re lonely. Or worse, they rush straight to the altar just to avoid sexual sin. But it’s important to take things slowly. If you want real romance, you must build your relationship on the foundation of friendship.
The primary motivation for any friendship should be service. According to1 John 3:16, we should lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters because of the love that Christ showed toward us. With that in mind, you should begin to see your relationships as an opportunity to model the agape kind of love, or love that is spiritual and selfless in nature. This means taking the time to learn a person’s likes, dislikes, needs and desires. It means looking for ways to edify that person. Find out what makes that person feel the love of God–it could be a kind word, a nice gift, a thoughtful deed or simply spending quality time with him or her. The only way to really get to know someone is by being a true friend.
The friendship stage is also the time to find out where a person is in his or her walk with God. Does she smoke, drink and party, but have little time for church and the things of God? Is he constantly working on discipline and pursuing the will of God for his life? These are important things to consider. Friends help each other develop in the Word of God and maximize each other’s potential. Dating too soon could distract you or the person you’re dating, and that could hinder the spiritual growth of both of you.
Instead of rushing into romance, make building a deeper friendship your first priority. Take your time getting to know and understand the person you’re interested in. Have fun together. Cherish the moments of friendship where you can laugh, joke, talk and enjoy each other’s company. That’s what establishes a solid, healthy relationship and sustains you through the rough times.
If you are already in a romantic relationship, it’s not too late to ask yourself some important questions: “Why am I dating this person?” “Is there a potential for us to get married?” “Have we built a solid foundation of friendship?” “Am I still lonely?” The answers may surprise you, but your willingness to build your relationship on the foundation of a solid friendship will help you create the long-lasting romance you desire. (Ref: CDMinistries)
It s not really too late for everything... regardless what stage or age we are in life now, right?
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Communication takes time and practice...
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Posted:Jun 4, 2008 11:07 am
Last Updated:Jun 17, 2008 10:32 am 1198 Views
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There is an art to effective communication. Your goal in communicating with other people should be to impart information with honest, straightforward words. Ephesians 4:15 says, “But speaking the truth in love, may grow into him in all things....” Truthful words are the most powerful words you can use. Whether you are giving praise or constructive criticism, telling the truth in a loving and non-threatening way makes all the difference. Lying should never be an option. Even when you are concerned about hurting the feelings of others, it is still better to tell the truth than to shade or exaggerate your feelings in any way.
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Intimacy and Aging...
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Posted:May 30, 2008 8:07 pm
Last Updated:Dec 29, 2008 11:47 am 1390 Views
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Today's older adults are active, on the go and still doing many of the things they enjoyed in their younger years. That includes enjoying sex and intimate relationships.
Like adults of all ages, you probably want to continue intimacy with your partner and share your life in a fulfilling relationship. A healthy sexual relationship can positively affect all aspects of your life, including your physical and self-esteem.
The need for intimacy is ageless. You'll never outgrow your affection, emotional closeness and intimate love.
Sex may not be the same as it was in your 20s, but that doesn't mean intimacy can no longer be as fulfilling or enjoyable 
(ref: healthy options lifestyle newsdigest)
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What makes life worth living...
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Posted:May 13, 2008 9:24 am
Last Updated:Jun 1, 2008 3:30 am 1157 Views
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I had read this article... search yourself about the truth of the matter.
Loving and being loved are what make our lives worth living. Many people experience times in their lives when they feel unloved. During these times it’s easy to dwell on those negative thoughts, but allowing it to continue leads to unhappiness and depression.
Love is the energy of life. It is what motivates people to get up each day and keep going. Love gives life purpose and meaning. Everywhere you look you see people searching for love…but they’re looking in the wrong places. God is love, and they will never find what they’re looking for until they find Him.
People look for fulfillment in life in different ways. These ways may seem good at first, but eventually the unsuccessful search will leave them feeling frustrated, disappointed and empty. The only way they can find the true fulfillment they are so desperately seeking is to choose to walk in love–to actually put love into action by reaching out and loving others.
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The way we are...
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Posted:May 7, 2008 11:25 pm
Last Updated:May 13, 2008 9:34 am 1222 Views
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People in some ways affect us or have an effect on us. They are watching us how we behave when we are around with them.
What kind of influence are you having? Our influence for good is most powerful when we make the right choices consistently. Whether we like it or not, we are setting and example for someone to follow. Your words, actions, attitudes, every choice you make, every word you speak --- good or bad --- all have the power to influence people.
Your life is a message... so be an example!
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My idea of dating...
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Posted:Apr 14, 2008 10:15 pm
Last Updated:Jun 1, 2008 3:32 am 1379 Views
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My idea of dating...
As far as i can remember,when i was still in the early stage of my adult life, i value dating as the first stage to get to know someone and prepare me for marriage life.
Dating is a time to establish friendship and discover whether your potential partner is suitable for marriage. Both partner shoud strive to build relationships upon a stronger foundation.I found out that strong marriages are built on solid foundation of mutual respect, appreciation, and unconditional love - the God-kind of love. I experienced those mentioned with my 's father. However, I chose the right thing to do at that time to part ways.
I have some couple friends which i admired still together until now and already with grown-up who have their own family. They started as good friends and now are still the best of friends--- having a great time together, thoroughly enjoying each other's company, and growing on the things that matter to each other. They had developed in their early years their friendship.They explore each other's personalities and sharing hopes and dreams for the future.
Now, in my second adulthood,there is wisdom from above which i believe would guide me into a relationship which i dreamed of with that special one --- to be together for the rest of my life.
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