Posts with the category “relationships”

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I am the worst
August 27th, 2024
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the wor...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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Don't let the sun go down on your anger
May 7th, 2024
“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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The wounds of a friend
October 11th, 2022
Proverbs 27:6 – Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.A common refrain I have been hearing from older generations of workers is that younger employees require what feels ...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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The depth and maturity of long-term relationships
June 28th, 2022
We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. (1 Thessalonians 2:8)On September 20th, 1998, a ne...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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Quick to listen, slow to speak
February 15th, 2022
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” (James 1:19...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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And they lived disappointedly ever after
December 8th, 2020
Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your yo...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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Stop arguing, and start listening
May 28th, 2019
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” (James 1:19...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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Something vs. nothing
April 9th, 2019
Today’s post is adapted from the July 26th, 2016 post.“I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.” (Mark 9:41...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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Be quick to listen, slow to speak
December 18th, 2018
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires” (James 1:19-...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.
December 4th, 2018
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” (Ephesians 4:15)As I write this Pulse, I am ten days away from finishing my counseling i...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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Judgment and grace
November 27th, 2018
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19)In the spring of 2009, I enrolled in my first Masters of Professional Coun...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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I am worse than you think I am
May 10th, 2016
“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” (1 Peter 2:23)Lately I have found that when...  Read More
by Eric Stillman
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Trust and intimacy
April 28th, 2015
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:12-13)If you have been alive in this world long enough...  Read More
by Eric Stillman