Friday 19 March The journey of forgiveness Studies have shown that forgiveness improves mental health and relationships, increases self-esteem and lowers anxiety and depression. “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” (Matthew 6.12) Our unwillingness to forgive can have a devastating impact on our relationship with God and can lead […]

Thursday 18 March Loving others   Putting others first is at the heart of healthy relationships! As Christians we have Jesus as a model – the most unselfish person who ever lived, who gave his life so we can receive the extravagant love of God the Father. As we grow in knowing this deep love […]

Tuesday 16 March Levels of Connection  Not all relationships are or should be on the same level. We have four spaces for relationships: an intimate space for close friends and family, a personal space for conversations with friends, a social space for acquaintances, and a public space. These circles of connection can be seen in […]

Monday 15 March Not good to be alone  Loneliness is one of the greatest problems we are facing today. It is bad for our health. In the biblical creation account God says, “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2.18). And so he created ‘another’ – a woman and wife for him. […]