Relationships
Shaped to Serve
Shaped to Serve “I want to make a difference in the world.” Virtually everyone says this in one way or another. And that’s a great thing! But part of making an impact means taking into account the way in which we are shaped and equipped to do good in the world. In fact, the word…
Read More5 Things You Can Do TODAY to Improve Your Communication!
“Okay.” “I don’t care.” “Whatever.” Have you ever been on the receiving end of these text messages and wondered what the tone was? The phrase “I don’t care” could be a light-hearted way to concede to the preference of another, but it could also be a passive-aggressive way to respond to a question. All of…
Read More3 Ways to Express Affirmation to Others (But Especially Your Kids!)
Has someone given you some affirmation today? Maybe a loved one reminded you that you are not taken for granted. Maybe a co-worker or supervisor credited your work. Affirmation feels good! And it should. Would you be opposed to receiving more affirmation? Probably not, even if you are shy about receiving it. That’s because you…
Read MoreThe Hidden Surprise in the Story of Mary and Martha
Luke 10:38-42 contains a famous narrative involving Jesus, Mary, and Martha. This story is often used to talk about priorities; usually saying something to the effect that we should not be distracted with tasks (like Martha) and miss out on being with Jesus (like Mary). While this is true, there is more to the story.…
Read More5 Insights on Relationships from the Past Two Years
Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding. (Proverbs 3:13, CSB) It’s all over Proverbs: wisdom makes life better and also makes you better at life! At Newbreak, we believe wisdom comes in part from curating great content. One thing we have invested a considerable amount of time to these last two…
Read MoreThe Relationship Conference Resources
Thank you for joining us at The Relationship Conference 2021. We hope that you were inspired, encouraged and acquired some tools to further enrich your relationships. Although the conference may be over, our heart is to come alongside and provide additional resources to help you grow in your relationships. Check out some of the resources…
Read MoreWhat It Means to “Honor” One Another
Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another. (Romans 12:10, CSB) Most of us are interested in the idea of “honoring one another”—it sounds like a great idea! But what does that even mean? The Greek word for the noun “honor” is timē (pronounced tim-aye) appears 41x in…
Read MoreLeading Your Home Around Personalized, Christ-Centered Values
Have you ever taken some time to consider what values your home is built around? If not, no worries. This might be a great family activity to try! But first, let’s talk about where the Bible speaks to this. 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all…
Read MoreEden Was Just the Beginning of God’s Plan
Have you ever heard someone talk about the garden of Eden as being “perfect”? While this has some truth to it, if Eden was truly “perfect” then it could, in no way ever be improved upon. Is that true? Actually no! Eden was “good” as God said seven times in Genesis 1. However, that does…
Read MoreCollaborating Together Despite Our Differences
One thing we could learn from the most recent impeachment trial is that America is more divided than ever. We have come to accept that votes on a variety of issues will simply fall along party lines. We wonder if people really focus on the individual positions or policies. Every topic seems to be polarizing.…
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