Typically, people allow differences and mistakes to lower their respect and value for other people. But you know the pillar of honor is strong in a relationship when you can look at the other person and say, “You are really different from me. It makes me sad when I see you making that choice. But I love you. I value you, I believe in you, and I am here for you in this relationship.

Jesus defied all of these rules. He taught in the outer courts of the Temple so women could join the audience.

This is because fear and love are enemies. They come from two opposing kingdoms. Fear comes from the devil, who would like nothing more than to keep you permanently disconnected and isolated. Love comes from God, who is always working to heal and restore your connection with Him and other people and bring you into healthy, life-giving relationships.

You have to embark on your own quest to discover why you are on this planet, what makes you get out of bed in the morning, and what you uniquely contribute to the world.

Peace is not the absence of conflict it is authority over chaos.

It's my job to manage my heart so that I can respond to you in love and cast out fear in our relationship.

The more others encounter us honoring the boundaries we have set for our lives, the more they will know that they can trust us with their lives.