Recently several people have spoken with me concerning their aging parents and how to "honor" them even though the parents have abused them in the past or continue to do so now. The abuse may or may not be physical, but it may also include emotional as well as verbal abuse. The relationship may be one that is characterized as being manipulative. All of these situations are … [Read more...] about Honoring Your Parents
Forgiveness
Reconciling Relationships
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32 NASB) I know that this verse is one that many Christians learn early in their lives. (I remember memorizing this verse as a child in Vacation Bible School.) I want to delve into the meaning of this verse a little. How many times has someone done … [Read more...] about Reconciling Relationships
Acceptance vs. Rejection Principle Pt. 2
Ephesians 4:32 (HCSB) And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. I realize that it has almost a month since I have posted a blog. I started with a discussion on Rejection in my last offering and I want to conclude today with how we are to deal with rejection. First let me summarize part one of this principle … [Read more...] about Acceptance vs. Rejection Principle Pt. 2