After abandoning ship and going into the water the survivor is faced with problems. One problem is shelter from the sun and if possible the waves. Another is the temperature of the water especially if it is freezing. Food and water are issues of survival as Jesus pointed out

read more from this topic.....

These are the the traditional American mom, dad and kids families that on the outside seem they have it all together; but on the inside things are pretty rotten. Parents driven to almost anything in order to grab the brass ring and kids whose priorities are focused on winning at any cost.

read more from this topic.....

If you have legitimate needs in a relationship, and they are not being met, should you risk expressing your needs? Yes, but express them in such a way that you don’t impugn the other person’s character or act as his conscience

read more from this topic.....

When I meditated on the word GUIDANCE, I kept seeing “dance” at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God’s will is a lot like dancing.When 2 people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn’t flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable.When 1 person releases and lets the other lead, then both begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It’s as if two become one, moving beautifully.Dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

read more from this topic.....