When I was first born again, the sheer amazement at the reality of being filled with Christ produced an indescribable exuberance within me. Joy bubbled over in my heart like champagne exploding out a rapidly uncorked bottle. What a wonderful, … Continue reading
Covenant is common to life. Even when evidence of covenant is limited to human relationships, covenants abound. Actually, they more than abound … they proliferate. The commonality principle tells us the best hiding place for something is among many similar … Continue reading
In legal contracts, the amount of giving is often defined in writing. Less formal relationships such as friends usually define the necessary giving in an unwritten and sometimes unspoken agreement. In these cases, expectations can cause friction, but after a … Continue reading
The art of relationship building, i. e. covenant making, is founded on the idea of mutual giving. Parties focused on receiving will never have a successful relationship, and strife will be their master. Division will ultimately be followed by dissolution … Continue reading
