Oct 19
Repeating from last week, the first time I heard the statement, There is no change if there is no change, I thought it redundant. But after the Holy Spirit explained it to me I saw the value of this truth: If you want tomorrow to be different from yesterday, you must do something different today …
Oct 13
The first time I heard the statement, There is no change if there is no change, I thought it redundant. But after the Holy Spirit explained it to me I saw the value of this truth: If you want tomorrow to be different from yesterday, you must do something different today – different as in …
Oct 05
The first time I heard the statement, “There is no change if there is no change,” I thought it redundant. But after the Holy Spirit explained it to me I saw the value of this truth: If you want tomorrow to be different from yesterday, you must do something different today. The World (society) says, …
Dec 27
Living life teaches us change is inevitable. Living life also shows we resist change – even changes that make us/things better. But the reality of change teaches the truth there is no change if there is no change. If you want tomorrow to be different from yesterday, however, you must do something different today – …
Jan 04
Last time we talked about the three levels of change, i.e. superficial, situational, and substantial. The opening paragraph of that lesson is worth repeating since we have just celebrated New Year’s Eve that is often accompanied by new resolutions. Superficial change is temporary change at best. Going through our daily routine we may recognize …
Dec 14
When we looked at phileo love, which cherishes and has tender affection for the loved, we learned exercising this level of love always expected a response. The illustration used was you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours. The fifth level of love however is at the opposite end of the spectrum. Of all …
Nov 29
As mentioned last time, the Greek language of the King James Version of the New Testament is far more descriptive than our every day corresponding English words. In this article I am sharing the thinking of Dr. Ed Wheat, M.D. author of “Love Life for Every Married Couple.” His explanations, however, go beyond marriage and …
Jun 07
Root Level is not new terminology in the field of counseling, but different techniques for solving problems see the Root Level differently. Through this series we have pointed out facts about problems in general such as: Problems are solutions in disguise There is no change if there is no change Attack the problem and …
Mar 29
God holds individuals personally responsible for what they think, say and do. This phrase encapsulates all we have learned about speaking and hearing since starting this series September 8, 2014. Since this is so, a review is in order. When we dealt with one of the three levels of change, i.e. the situational level, …
Mar 01
Last time we learned, we can change our actions faster than we can change our feelings. One of the hallmark Scriptures regarding anger is found in Ephesians 4:26-27 which admonishes the reader: “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.” Dr. …
Feb 15
In our previous articles we have been expanding on the full breadth of communication through the acronym BEST. We have noted this is a prescription written by Dr. Ed Wheat, M.D. in his book Love Life for Every Married Couple for attaining and maintaining Great Communication: Bless, Edify, Share and Touch. The principles we have …
Sep 30
Last week I ended with the question: Who Is the primary source of our problems? Although the answer to this question does not come from a theological source the answer is consistent with Scripture. The answer actually comes from the comic strip character, Pogo, who boldly proclaimed: “We have met the enemy, and he …
