Disagreement. It happens all the time. For many of us, as we look at our lives, there tends to be one ‘type of person’ with whom we often end up in conflict (or avoid being in conflict). In this article, Rev Chris Mann from Lifelong Leaders explores the four types of people we may disagree with, what we can learn from them, and how to improve our relationships with them.
Relationships
Comebacks Booklet
Comebacks For those of us who have blown it or would like a “re-do,” comebacks are high on the agenda. There’s no shortage of things in this world that can “rock our boat” or “upset our applecart.” Natural disasters, human crazies, financial perils, messed-up childhoods—any or all of these can put us down—and keep us […]
Has God Abandoned Me Booklet
Has God Abandoned Me? Domestic violence has no boundaries, and it does not care about social standing, age, ethnicity, or religion. It traps its victims in a very lonely and frightening prison. A woman in such a situation often feels isolated and alone, as if she is the only one in this horrible situation. But […]
Now You’re Talking Booklet
Now You’re Talking One characteristic of healthy relationships is effective communication. However, communication breakdowns are often left undetected until conflicts arise. Because it’s often hard to understand the root causes of conflict, this booklet focuses on how life experiences shape communication patterns and personal conflict style. Please enter your name and email address below to […]
Forgiveness Booklet
Forgiveness Forgiveness heals. Discover how forgiveness, offered and received, leads to a transforming peace. Please enter your name and email address below to download the booklet. Name First Last Email(Required) CAPTCHA Δ If you would like a printed version sent to you, click here to order the printed version with your name and postal address […]
Not Silenced Anymore
It’s easy to think of domestic violence as only moments of anger and physical abuse but when you look deeper it’s about one person controlling the other. Listen to Celia this week as she talks with Susan and Deb about their stories of domestic violence.
Being A Friend
What is it that you like best about your friends? Having a good friend makes our lives richer. And when we’re going through a difficult time, it’s often our friends that give us the strength to get through it. Listen as Celia and Richard talk about friendship. Is it possible that God could be one your best friends?
Through Thick And Thin
We can have a lot of friends these days on Facebook, Twitter and other types of social media. But how many of them could you truly call your friend? your mate? How many could you rely on, or talk honestly and deeply to? How many would you do that for? Listen to Richard Fox talk about what it takes to keep a friendship healthy and alive.
Not Like That You Don’t!!
Petrol pump attendant, secretary, teacher, foster parent, writer and mother of two daughters. These are just a few of the roles that describe our guest on Messages of Hope this week, Yvonne Coppard. Yvonne is from the UK and I’ll be talking with her about things that have shaped her life and her approach to parenting.
Love That Lasts
Do you feel loved? Maybe you’ve lost that spark but would like to get it back? Join us this week when we talk about love that lasts.