Relational Wisdom Blog

RW360’s Blog provides an inspirational kickoff for your week, practical guidance on how to use relational wisdom and peacemaking with family, friends and coworkers, and updates on ministry developments, new resources and training opportunities. See dozens of topics below.

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10 Ways to Connect Deeply at Thanksgiving
Would you like to move beyond superficial conversation during your Thanksgiving gathering this year? Would...
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St. Augustine and I Share a Common Lust
I share a lust with St. Augustine. Although he was a pillar of the church, he regularly prayed, “O Lord,...
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Seven Benefits of a Smile
My daughter, Megan, was eighteen months old when she decided to test her smile on an angry looking biker. Just...
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Gentle Shepherding for a Pregnant Teen
Tom called me for advice on how to deal with an 18-year-old church member, Tina, who was pregnant out...
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The Golden Result
We all know the Golden Rule: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” But do you know the Golden...
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Political Strife Is an Opportunity
Our country is currently embroiled in a time of intense political and cultural conflict, which is so...
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Reputation vs Character
Jeff’s reputation was being trashed by people in his own church. He was respected throughout the city...
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Don't Overlook Every Offense
A lot of leaders are being abruptly removed from their posts these days. Pastors, seminary presidents,...
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Are You Velcro or Teflon?
Kelly can be one of the best friends in the world. She’s thoughtful, caring, and always eager to encourage...
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Penetrating Barriers with the Gospel
Megan had switched on a force field that put the Starship Enterprise to shame. It had been another...
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Passport
Three Steps to Building Relational Passports
I have dozens of passports, and I need to renew them constantly. No, I’m not James Bond or Jason Bourne....
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Daddy, is that you? (A Wedding Day Reconciliation)
Becky looked forward to her wedding with a mixture of excitement and sadness. Mark was the man of her...
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