Tag Archives: communication

A Response to #MeToo

Posted on January 10, 2018 by admin

The Golden Globe Awards were Monday evening and the big focus of the night was the response to the sexual harassment issues currently going on in our culture.  In a very real sense our culture is wrestling with the broad … Continue reading →

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Speaking the Truth in Love…

Posted on March 22, 2016 by IBCAdmin

  How we communicate with others is very important. I have the privilege of working with people who are going through difficult times. Some of these people are able to talk about those difficulties with grace and compassion. Others communicate … Continue reading →

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Grenades and Healing Relationships

Posted on February 20, 2014 by IBCAdmin

I work with a lot of couples.  Most of these couples will come to me for counseling because their relationship has deteriorated and they are growing more distant and unhappy with each other.  They want a good marriage, and in … Continue reading →

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How to Battle Anger in a Relationship Pt. 2

Posted on December 1, 2013 by IBCAdmin

I wrote recently about how to deal with anger in relationships.  I introduced the idea of working through real issues without criticism or contempt. This is really hard, but an important step in healthy relationships and in growing in our … Continue reading →

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What do I do when I am angry in a relationship

Posted on November 18, 2013 by admin

I have been working a lot with couples who are battling anger with their spouses.  This is so common today that you might be thinking to yourself, “Well, duh, aren’t you a counselor?  Don’t you realize that people get angry?” … Continue reading →

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The Context of Love

Posted on July 30, 2013 by IBCAdmin

I am doing a lot of thinking about the call for Christians to love.  This past week I preached at my home church on Jesus’ command to love in John 13.  I have preached that passage several times.  This time … Continue reading →

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How Can We Know Others Well?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by IBCAdmin

  In working with people as a counselor I have learned important lessons about understanding others.  Some people see deeply into people’s lives.  They seem to be able to know others well, and are not shaken when they get conflicting … Continue reading →

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