Category Archives: Love

Can we earn God’s forgiveness?

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

We will never forgive others to the extent that Continue reading →

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Love must be earned

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Unable to pinpoint the cause of her unrest, Lindy finally broke. She hit a wall and admitted failure…personal, marital, parental, social, and to her dismay, even spiritual. Continue reading →

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It’s not the way you think it is

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Delusional self-confidence based on self-accomplishment is not far removed from self-righteousness. It’s an insidiously deadly poison that can be… Continue reading →

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Five resources on perspective, attitude and speech

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

Attitude is important in our relationships. Check out the following resources on perspective, attitude and speech. Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, attitudes of unity, Communication, Counseling, Love, Marriage, marriage problems, Relationships, Speech, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The Problem in Your Marriage Isn’t What You Think

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

The number one marriage killer is us. Here are four ways we may be destroying our marriages: Continue reading →

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Discontentment can sneak up on you

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

Diminished hope easily leads to a deflated spirit of resignation that gradually becomes justified pessimism or even dark cynicism. Here’s a timely call to extravagant gratitude. Continue reading →

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The love language of all good marriages

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

The love language of all good marriages is …. Continue reading →

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Secure in God’s love – forever!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Do you know and rely on God’s love for you?

Allow these truths to transform your understanding of the security of God’s love for you. Continue reading →

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What’s love got to do with it?

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Relationships are difficult when love is absent. But what is love? When someone says, “I love you,” is there a way to know if he/she means it? Read more… Continue reading →

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How can I know he means it?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Unlike forgiveness, reconciliation of a broken relationship is a process conditioned on the attitude and actions of an offender. Those who commit significant and repeated offenses must realize that their responses and actions affect the timing of the process. Those who are genuinely repentant will accept this fact with brokenness and humility. Use the seven signs here to be sure someone is truly sorry. Continue reading →

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