Listening Prayer: Samuel is born out of the deep soul anguish prayers of his mother for a child (1 Samuel 1). The boy is brought to the temple where he serves Eli. In being awakened one night, he’s told by the priest Eli that perhaps it’s God...

Negotiating Prayer: Moses bargains with God appealing to his character: that God is just and merciful. He also appeals to God saving face so that He won’t destroy the Israelites. “So the Lord changed his mind” v. 14 raises the proverbial question...

Jesus demonstrates in this passage his own security as one who had come from the Father and was returning to the Father. He could wash his disciples feet because His own relationship with God and Himself was secure.

“Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.” 1 Timothy 2:8. Anger is the great poison that destroys so many relationships. Men, wounded by others, tend to perpetuate this poison. Paul calls us to...

Conflict is inevitable in relationships. Jesus lays out a clear 3 step process for resolving conflicts that deals directly with the person quickly and forthrightly.

David and Jonathon demonstrate great friendship particularly how they had an unselfish love for one another and looked out for the best interests of one another. They support one another and demonstrate what a covenant relationship looks like among...

God created male and female in His image. We bring gender distinctives into our marriages. Paul calls on husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church and for wives to respect their husbands.

When Jacob dies, Joseph’s brothers are afraid of his reaction. Will he choose revenge for the wrong they did to him? Will they end up in prison? Joseph weeps upon hearing their message and shows great trust in God’s sovereign plan and how He turned...

In the short book of 2 John, the aging disciple invites us to walk in truth and grace. These 2 components are essential in all relationships, including successful parenting.

Life is Relationships. On this Mother's Day weekend, we continue our series as we look at Jesus' interaction with his mother in John 2:1-11. Imagine Mary here at the wedding with Jesus. Imagine her 3 years later standing at the foot of the...