There are many cultural dimensions to all that is Christmas. Pick your favorite. I have a few that I look forward to every year. But as I get older, I’m seeing Christmas more as a great time to reflect on my relationship with Jesus.
In Luke’s gospel, for example, I’m especially drawn to the mother of Jesus, Mary, and how she reflects upon the birth of her son and all that it means to her, both in the present and the future. There are things we can learn from Mary as she takes time to reflect on this most important event in all of history. (more…)
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“At the end of the day, nothing matters MORE than relationships.” — John Certalic
031: The Rhythms of our Relationship with Time
Our relationship with time can re-energize us when we return to the rhythms of life that once brought us joy. Today’s episode illustrates the point.
030: An Adoption Relationship Story – Part 2
The longing to belong is a powerful motivator in relationships. It can spur us on to reconnect abandoned relationships, as we see in today’s episode of an adult
029: An Adoption Relationship Story – Part 1
Behind every relationship is a story. The better we know the story of the people in our life, the deeper our relationship will be with them. Today’s episode
028: A Memorial Day to Remember
Remembering life-giving relationships from our past is to remember God’s love for us in sending just the right person, at just the right time, to do just the right
027: When He Asks to Marry Your Daughter
We knew it was coming. Our 22-year-old daughter Jennifer had already told us they were planning to get married. So the priority mail letter I received from her boyfriend
026: When You Don't Know What to Do
When relationships problems stare us in the face, we sometimes freeze, retreat, and do nothing. Today’s episode suggests another approach for when we just don’t know what to
025: The Toughest Job in America
No matter how difficult our job, there are ways to view our work and daily responsibilities that can bring out the best in us, and draw us closer to
024: Learning From Our Listeners
There’s a richness to learning together in community. Today’s episode is listeners sharing what they’ve learned so far in this podcast, which will hopefully encourage and stimulate your thinking
023: Reminding Each Other of Our Own Stories
“The most powerful words in the English language are ‘tell me a story,’” says Pat Conroy. Today’s episode contains two relationship stories that illustrate the power of doing
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