Read the Fine Print; It says love and forgive everyone.

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.   Luke 6:32 God commands us to love one another. He also commands us to forgive.  For many of us, love and forgiveness might depend upon the degree of harm, the sense of remorse and the degree … Read more

Why is kindness so difficult when harboring negative feelings?

random acts of kindness Christian character

But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Gal 5:22   It may seem next to impossible to consider demonstrating kindness towards your co-parent when you have so much animosity towards them.  Make a list of small kindnesses you could do, once in a blue moon and … Read more

Can learning the skill of observing counter your being judgmental?

   To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.  Proverbs 8:13 According to Dr. John Gottman’s theory on couple’s communication, he observed patterns of communication that stand out in couples who are at risk of divorce. The first of the three types is the critical … Read more

How can I transform myself?

How can I transform myself? Some people believe change is impossible. We all know that with God, all things are possible.  With God’s help, transforming yourself is a miracle worth achieving. This blog is an outline of the seven steps found in the webinar “Transform Conflict by Transforming Yourself” found on www.cooperativeparentinginstitute.com.   Step 1 – Reflect … Read more