"Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent, work out [cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete] your own salvation with...

Once you understand the characteristics and responsibilities of each level of friendship, you can begin to lay a foundation for dating. Unfortunately, most of us in today's generation don't even know the purpose of dating. Young people are dating just to be dating....

When I get on the topic of love and marriage, I think of a particular song, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" It's a perfect example of the world's way of loving, which really doesn't have anything to do with it! But genuine love, God's love, is altogether...

Change is an inevitable part of life. Without it, we'd become stagnant. But it's how we handle life's changes that determines our success or failure, especially in the time of crisis. A crisis is a turning point - a point of no return, where a critical decision...

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. (John 16:13 KJV) One of the reasons why so many marriages...

The distinguishing characteristics of a casual friendship are as follows: 1) It's based on common interests, activities, and concerns. 2) You have the freedom to ask specific questions, such as what opinions, ideas, wishes or goals the person has. (When I say...

"The empty-nest syndrome" is one of three mid-life transitions (menopause and retirement are the other two). But even though transitions are a normal part of the mid-life experience, they can still be traumatic. So the first thing you need to do is get every bit of...

Marriages without agape will most assuredly end up in disaster. Couples should always be friends, but you can only build a home on agape. Agape takes time, work, and patience. (And there is a much better chance of developing it before you get married than after you...

The moment you meet or become introduced to someone, you're now acquainted with him or her. You might not remember the person's name, but when you see his or her face, you remember that it's someone you've met. That's an acquaintance. You may say that the person is...

"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10). Jesus died so we wouldn't have to be sick. Therefore, I refuse to accept sickness, how about you?...

"And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him" (Matt. 8:7). Do you actually know Jesus as your healer? Do you? Many times, we can't hold on to our healing because we don't know Him as our healer. We only know Him as somebody else's healer. Then when the devil...

How do you talk about your parents? How do you express your love for them now? How do your children feel about their parents, especially single mothers? You have to be very careful how you talk about that man that fathered your child to that child. Because your...