Category: Relationships

Let’s Talk About Dating, Part One

Posted by: Chad Flowers in Relationships on February 19th

It was tough for me, at first, as a youth pastor to give clear instructions from God’s Word on the topic of dating to our youth group. The truth is the Bible does not give a solid “position” on dating. It is one of the many activities the Bible does not talk specifically about. However,… View Article

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The Best Relationship

Posted by: Chad Flowers in Relationships on December 27th

Imagine along with me. Somewhere in the heavenlies, long before this world existed as we know it, we find God holding a small pulsating light of life. Michael and Gabriel gather near to catch a glimpse of this curious, never before seen form. “What is it, Master?” asks Michael. “It is something special,” replies the… View Article

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In Everything and for Everyone, Give Thanks

Posted by: Chad Flowers in Relationships on November 27th

It’s Thanksgiving week. Most people I know try their best to get along with family and friends during this time of the year. I don’t know if it’s because they feel guilty after almost a year of snubbing relationships they really don’t want to maintain, or if it’s because this particular holiday season causes them… View Article

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What Is a Healthy Relationship?

Posted by: Chad Flowers in Relationships on October 30th

It appears to be a simple question—with a thousand answers! It demands clarity: a proper definition of the term “healthy” or what specific class of relationship is being addressed. It may be a child/parent relationship, a husband/wife relationship, a stepfamily relationship, a dating relationship, a friend/family relationship, a boss/employee relationship, and on and on. The… View Article

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Modern Families

Posted by: Chad Flowers in Relationships on October 2nd

We live in a culture where divorce is prominent, and blended families are becoming more common. The conversation is not about “divorce” only but about “re-divorce.” Nobody carries a childhood dream to be part of a stepfamily; yet one out of three eventually find themselves in one. Consider the following statistics from Dr. Tim Clinton’s… View Article

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