Sometimes the most important part of clearing up misunderstandings is talking about them.
by Life Together
Recently, my grown daughter asked me to join her in attending six sessions on learning one's purpose in life. I decided it would be wonderful to spend some time together since my daughter was soon to be married.
In preparation for the study, I pondered my purpose in life. I specifically contemplated how I raised my children to know God.
As a mother, I knew that I needed to teach my children values that ...
Though confrontation is difficult, it can be essential to small group health.
by Life Together
Connie loved to talk. Most of all, she loved to psychobabble.
She'd prattle on during Bible study: "My boyfriend won't talk about the future of our relationship, but he spends each weekend with me. I think he likes me. But why doesn't he tell me his true feelings? Is he just being a guy? Does he not like me? Then why hasn't he broken up with me? Can we have a relationship if we don't communicate?"
These films show us the ins and outs of romantic relationships - the good, the bad, and the ugly.
In the mood for love? These films show us the ins and outs of romantic relationships—the good, the bad, and the ugly. What can we learn from these characters victories and mistakes?
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House of Flying DaggersLove stories are tales of confrontation and consequence, comprising the most basic human drama: the struggle between heart and mind. This study explores the themes of love, courage, ...
As we work on our relationships, we become more and more like Jesus, which is our goal as his followers.
All of our life is about relationships. From beginning to end, we spend our lives relating to others. The Godhead is a relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Created in God's image, we are made to be in intimate relationships with others. These relationships can be the most fulfilling or frustrating experiences of our lives. Often, how we feel about our lives is based on how ...
Successfully leading a small group is a difficult task all by itself. But that task can become nearly impossible when your group contains one or more challenging personalities—people who talk too little or too much, people with emotional problems, people who promote false theology, and so on. ...
The chances are good that either a couple or an individual in your small group will have to wrestle directly with divorce, which means the entire group will deal with it as well. What should a small-group leader do to prepare for the impact of divorce on individuals, couples, and the group? Use ...
Sooner or later, every small group will experience conflict. In some groups, conflict will become evident from the first meeting. In others, great pain is taken to avoid conflict. The members maneuver around it and make it clear that "we don't do conflict here." But the ways we behave ...
Practical information that will help you prepare for that inevitable clash
Abigail Johnson
Depending on how conflict was dealt with in our families—and depending on our own conflict style—we may be more or less comfortable with this area of small-group life. Personally, I assume that conflict is a normal part of all human interactions. Nonetheless, some types of conflictive behavior are easier to deal with than others.
When interacting with my family, I prefer a forthright sharing ...
Fill in an acrostic with words that apply to forgiveness.
Tami Rudkin
Give every person a blank sheet of paper. Have your group members write the word "forgiveness" in an acrostic. Have them write words that begin with each letter of the acrostic that have to do with forgiveness. After they are finished, have them share what they came up with.
Group members discuss their rivals back in high school.
Tami Rudkin
Think of someone in your high school that was either your rival or just someone you didn't like very much. Who was it and why the strain between the two of you?
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