Category: Relationships

Not every battle is worth fighting. In Genesis 26, Isaac and Abimelek disagreed over several wells in the land they occupied. Isaac could have fought over them—but instead he trusted God to provide another one. Not every mistake needs to be corrected.Not every opinion needs to be voiced.Not every argument needs to be continued. Sometimes … Continue reading On Walking Away

The more someone is hurting, the less you need to say. Few things soothe the soul like being truly heard. A listening ear can do more for a hurting heart than a thousand well-intended words. Sometimes the greatest comfort you can offer is silence and your undivided attention.

The more you try to impress people, the less impressed they’ll be. People aren’t drawn to self-promotion.They’re drawn to kindness.To quiet confidence.To someone who takes a genuine interest in them. When you focus on being a blessing instead of building an image, respect tends to follow. Don’t try to impress.Find ways to bless.

Kids are tired of their parents being so tired. We’ve all heard, “It’s about quality time, not quantity time.” But there are two problems with that. First, you can’t schedule or manufacture “quality time.” You’ve got to put in the reps of quantity time to get there. Second, even if you spend a lot of … Continue reading What Kids Really Need From Their Parents

Its hard to have a conversation with someone when something is wrong if you never talk about what they're doing right. Most parents and leaders only reach out to their kids and teams when they need something or when they've done something wrong. Interactions like this are like making withdrawals from an account you never … Continue reading What Most People Get Wrong About Correcting Someone

I talked with a young woman whose dad died unexpectedly of a heart attack. When I asked her what her dad was like, the very first word she used to describe him was "workaholic." That really stuck with me. I know it's easy for me to get too caught up in work. As much as … Continue reading What Will Your Kids Say About You?