Forgiveness is often easier to talk about than to practice. In this episode, we identify the major barriers that prevent reconciliation: anger, loss of respect, lack of accountability, refusal to reconcile, and abandonment. By examining God’s interactions with Israel, we uncover why broken trust creates such strong emotional obstacles and how these barriers can prevent ...

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What does it mean to love someone who has broken your trust? In this episode, we explore Hosea 3 and the powerful picture of God’s relationship with Israel. Through the prophet Hosea, we discover that love for the unfaithful begins with a willingness to restore relationship. We examine the biblical concept of covenant, God’s call ...

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We close out this series by lookin at the needs of children and the role adults need to play in their lives. Also we look at what role children has to play in the family dynamic.

This week, we continue our look on the roles and responsibilities in families taking a closer look on the men.

This week we continue on our look on the family zeroing in on the needs of the women in your family.

I want to ask you a question: How well do you know your family? Think about some of the things you know about your family, like their preferences, what they like, their personalities, and so on. This is very important. Sometimes, when you think about it, you go about your day navigating various challenges, but ...

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This week we want to wrap up the equation of life by looking at the results: the outcomes of your actions. Peace, regret, safety, or destruction—any of these can happen depending on the word you received and the action you choose to take. http://www.andraepalmer.com

This week we continue our look at the equation of life, exploring the action component. Last week we looked at the first component, which was the word. But here’s the thing: the word alone doesn’t have any power unless you apply it. It needs something else: action.

This week we explore the concept of the equation of life. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy, but I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10

This week, we answer the question: why is change important, and how do you prepare? Life happens in cycles. Things change constantly. The question during these times is: are you prepared? Over the past few weeks, we have been exploring the concept of change—why it is difficult, and the questions we need to ask ourselves ...

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