Posted on November 17, 2009 by thinkpoint
Did you come from a toxic upbringing? Do you know someone who struggles with a difficult background? Was your 18 year factor significantly disrupted or characterized by a serious dysfunction? In the link below, I outline a detox plan for those who grew up in toxic homes or had toxic backgrounds? [...]
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Posted on August 24, 2009 by thinkpoint
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by Steve Cornell,
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Posted on July 13, 2009 by thinkpoint
A young couple recently admitted that they were blindsided by anger in their relationship. The wife didn’t even realize how much anger was in her heart. She grew up in a home where anger was not handled well. She vowed not to let it be part of her life but the intensity of marriage produced too many occasions [...]
Filed under: Anger, Choosing a mate, Communication, Conflict, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Self-deception, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation | Leave a Comment »
Posted on December 15, 2008 by thinkpoint
Restoring a Broken Relationship: How do I know if he is sorry?
How many of you have ever said the words, “I am sorry”? Some people (to their own harm) find it hard to speak these words. These people are either too insecure or too egotistical. But those who enjoy good and healthy relationships realize [...]
Filed under: Confession, Conflict, Criticism, Deception, Decision making, Discernment, Divorce and Remarriage, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Godly sorrow, Guidelines for living, Humility, John R. W. Stott, Judging others, Love, Marital Separation, Marriage, Pride, Reconciliation, Relationships, Repentance, Self-deception, Spiritual transformation, Trouble-makers, Unresolved issues, Wives | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 20, 2008 by thinkpoint
By Steve Cornell
When offering help to troubled marriages, I first encourage couples to recognize that there are no perfect marriages. All husbands and wives struggle with relationship difficulties. Many people insist on believing in an impossible marital ideal. And when you place your hope on an unattainable goal of uninterrupted marital bliss, you set yourself [...]
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Posted on October 13, 2008 by thinkpoint
By Steve Cornell
Marriage offers the closest possible relationship of intimacy and companionship we can enjoy. I’ve been married for more than 25 years and for 20 of them, I’ve done a lot of marriage counseling. Marriage should be a relationship of mutual encouragement, acceptance and partnership. But good marriages are not accidental. Intentional commitment and [...]
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Posted on September 26, 2007 by thinkpoint
By Steve Cornell
The story is told of a church in the Northeastern United States that had a disagreement over where the piano should be placed in the sanctuary. “Some felt that the music sounded better when the pianist played next to the wall to the left of the pulpit. Others were convinced that the right [...]
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Posted on September 18, 2007 by thinkpoint
“Worship” is a buzz word among Christians. Churches hold worship services led by worship leaders who work with worship teams. Some churches have a worship time to prepare for the sermon (evidently considered something other than worship). It is increasingly common to equate worship with singing. When told that a church has great worship, most [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2007 by thinkpoint
Qualities of True Love:
Love is:
patient
kind
does not envy
does not boast
is not proud
is not rude
is not self seeking (demands its own way)
is not easily angered
it keep. no record of wrongs
never glad about evil
rejoices In truth
never gives up (always protects)
never loses faith (always trusts)
is always hopeful (positive)
endures all [...]
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Posted on July 18, 2007 by thinkpoint
Jesus said, “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew 6:14-15). Again, Jesus said, “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that [...]
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