Speak to your children, to the young, and even to the old of beauty and it will awaken their souls and open their eyes to the truth of things. It is the blind, deadened soul that sees all things as subjective, relative, and interchangeable with each other.  When beauty and

It’s that time of year where many people will spend more time with family and friends and have more social interactions with co-workers.  This could either be exciting or anxiety inducing – or both.  The holidays have a way of highlighting both the beautiful and the strained, the joy and

Many people these days are pretty negative about marriage.  For many, the concept of two people saving themselves for each other and then making a lifetime commitment to love and be faithful to each other for the rest of their lives (once referred to as the virtue and spiritual practice

Sometimes when we disagree with someone, one or both parties believe the engagement can’t be over until there is a clear winner – till all parties agree on who or what is “right.” This is an unfortunately common dynamic in human interactions because in so many situations there is no

Lyra (my three year old daughter) was sitting quietly in a chair on our back deck – a very unusual thing for our talkative and active little girl. I sat down beside her and asked, “How was school today?” Looking at her hands and in a sad little voice she

Relationships with other people can be some of the very best parts of life, but they can also be some of the worst. A difficult co-worker or boss can turn a really great job into an incredible pain. One obnoxious relative can turn an otherwise enjoyable family get-together into something

“Love” is used in so many ways by so many different people it would seem like it can mean almost anything. If it can mean almost anything depending on who is using it and how they are using it, then does it really mean anything? Is such an important word

[As a pastor, these are some tips that I have found helpful in dealing with people both individually and in groups. I hope these will enrich your life and relationships.] Philippians 4:1-9 Learn to embrace and resolve conflict – not standing up for yourself is not fighting fair. Ask, “So

Though we humans are naturally relational people, we are not always naturally good at relationships. Using this one simple tip will improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, your friends, your co-workers, and your clients – become more interested in other people. It is simple, but there are

[This one came to me while I was helping a friend navigate a difficult relationship.] Let say there is someone in your life who is verbally and/or emotionally hurting you. You get so frustrated, hurt, fed-up sometimes that you feel like you are going to break, snap, or throw in