Category: Relational Wisdom

Review How did you do at READing yourself this past week? Recognize and name your emotions. Ps. 42:5 | Matt. 14:30 | Phil. 4:6 Evaluate their sources (thoughts, values, experiences, etc.). Ps. 73:2-3 | Prov. 20:5 | James 1:13-15 | see rw360.org/ccef-idols Anticipate the consequences of following them. Prov. 22:3; 15:18 | Col. 3:5-6 Direct […]

Lesson 03 – Don’t be hijacked Review How did you do at observing the triggers that produce your emotional responses this week? I have to admit, I certainly observed a few, but I didn’t do so well at overcoming them. I have shared in hte past my idol of having to win at games. This […]

Opening Discussion Do you see your emotions as positive assets or negative? Why did God give us emotions? Emotions are designed to move us to action. Emotions are not inherently sinful. God Himself displays emotion. Gen 6:6 – regret, grief Num 11:1 – Anger, (blazing anger) John 3:16 – Jesus felt a wide range of […]

Ken Sande (Creator of the Peacemaker ministries) coined the term Relational Wisdom. In his curriculum titled Relational Wisdom 360, he said, “Just as Windows and Mac OS control every program on your computer, relational wisdom (RW) impacts every aspect of life. This can be either good or bad. Just like the OS in your computer, […]

Bible Reading Numbers 13 Psalm 49 Isaiah 2 Hebrews 10 Devotional Thoughts The 12 Israelites checked out the promised land, they saw a bountiful country. They carried back a cluster of grapes that was so big, 2 people had to carry it (Num 13:23)! They testified the last was truly flowing with milk and honey […]

Bible Reading Psalm 46-47Hebrews 8 Devotional Thoughts I am learning and seeing how often my first response to seeing an issue in someone’s life is to become critical and look for ways to correct them or give solutions to their problem. But, before people need solutions, they need someone who will listen to them, accept […]

Bible Reading 1 Timothy 4 Devotional Thoughts I think I started this “study” with the perspective of engaging with Relational Wisdom for how I can teach and train my orientation students. But, as I have been reading and studying, I am seeing that I need to grow in these things myself. As I read the […]

Bible Reading Proverbs 29 2 Thessalonians 3 Devotional Thoughts The concepts of Relational Wisdom are nothing new. We all recognize that relationships have 3 dimensions, how we relate to ourselves, others, and God. We also know that as we (self) apply and live out the truths of God’s Word (God), it should affect how we […]

Bible Reading Psalms 15Psalm 16Proverbs 272 Thessalonians 1 Devotional Thoughts I have always struggled with being competitive. It comes out particularly clear when playing games. The bottom line is, I don’t like to loose. While we play, and I begin to feel behind, I can feel my emotions begin to rise. If things progress, my […]

Bible Reading Proverbs 25 Devotional thoughts Prov 25:28 “A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.” What is self-control? We talk about self-control when it comes to eating. I love to eat junk food. We had a party yesterday for my birthday. Robin made carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. One of […]