by Janel Breitenstein | Jan 12, 2016 | challenging, conflict, difficulty, discouragement, enduring love, friendships, Gospel, guest post, relationships
Guest-posting with Bobi Ann Allen today on her excellent post, Betrayal: 18 Ministry Experts Weigh In. (And yes, I am as surprised as you are that I would be termed or included in a group of “ministry experts”!) Good stuff in there.
by Janel Breitenstein | Jan 11, 2016 | children, Family, helping others, Ideas, kids, methods, Parenting, practical, tweens and teens
“Teach your kids honesty about who they are.” I know that a lot of my home culture is concerned about my kids feeling good about who they are—about self-esteem. And trust me, I want to be the first to line up to cheer, The image of God in you is breathtaking. And I...
by Janel Breitenstein | Jan 9, 2016 | closeness and intimacy, Discussion Questions, friendships, practical, Questions to take your relationships deeper, relationships, time together, true success
A note from the author: These differ from some other lists of questions in that they are not all necessarily conversation starters. In fact, some of them could really make people feel uncomfortable if they’re not asked in the context of a relationship that really...
by Janel Breitenstein | Jan 7, 2016 | closeness and intimacy, closeness; intimacy, conflict, Discussion Questions, enduring love, friendships, humility, Ideas, love, Marriage, methods, practical, prayer, relationships, staying in love, time together
Click here for Part I! Tell the whole truth. Vulnerability takes so much security—first, in our vertical relationship with God. I find a direct correlation between my ability to be transparent with other people and my own humility. Honestly, I used to wait for...
by Janel Breitenstein | Jan 5, 2016 | Africa, closeness and intimacy, closeness; intimacy, conflict, enduring love, humility, Ideas, love, Marriage, methods, practical, prayer, relationships, staying in love, time together
My dad, my mom jokes, has two speeds in life: full-throttle, and asleep. I know this, because I inherited a lot of it. I am nothing if not intentional (if you’re skeptical, click the ideas page). In fact, before it was honed by some maturity and grace, I’m pretty...
