Author: David and Robin Watters

Relational Wisdom 4 – Be Aware of Lies that Hijack Desires

Relational Wisdom 4 – Be Aware of Lies that Hijack Desires

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 […]
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Relational Wisdom-3 Don’t be Hijacked

Relational Wisdom-3 Don’t be Hijacked

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 […]
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How Sovereign is YOUR God

How Sovereign is YOUR God

Bible Reading 2 Sam 16 Psalm 71 Devotional Thoughts How do you respond when you experience the affects of ungodliness? Your coworkers constantly swearing and talking crudely; yourself and others being mistreated by your boss; What is your first thought / response when you face these kinds of things? Do you view those interactions and […]
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Our Poverty and God’s Riches

Our Poverty and God’s Riches

Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 8 Psalm 69 Devotional Thoughts How rich are you? Wealth is relative. Your apparent wealth or poverty is measured in comparison to those around you. I feel poor, if I have an old beater of a car, and my neighbor has a new car. I feel poor if my friends have […]
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When Do You Seek God’s Guidance?

When Do You Seek God’s Guidance?

Bible Reading 1 Samuel 5 Psalm 52 Devotional Thoughts When, or how often do you seek God’s guidance? I certainly seek him when I am trouble, or when I have a big decision to make. But, in the mundane of life, day to day, moment to moment, I do so many things without acknowledging him, […]
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Relational Wisdom 2-Emotions Were Designed by God

Relational Wisdom 2-Emotions Were Designed by God

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 […]
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Different Parts, But One Body

Different Parts, But One Body

Bible Reading Romans 12:3-8 1 Corinthians 12 Matthew 6 Devotional Thoughts Do you ever which you were better at something? Do you look around and see what others are doing and wish you were able to do what they do? I have to admit, I have struggled with that a little with this “new” job. […]
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Seek God, Listen and Obey

Seek God, Listen and Obey

Bible Reading 2 Samuel 5 Psalm 52 Psalm 54 Devotional Thoughts When, or how often do you seek God’s guidance? I certainly seek him when I am trouble, or when I have a big decision to make. But, in the mundane of life, day to day, moment to moment, I do so many things without […]
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Relational Wisdom Lesson 1-Life is All About Relationships

Relational Wisdom Lesson 1-Life is All About Relationships

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, […]
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Don’t Be Deceived

Don’t Be Deceived

Bible Reading 1 Corinthians 3 Psalm 27 Devotional Thoughts We can be so quickly and easily deceived. We can convince ourselves of just about anything. I was reminded of this fact as I have been reading the account of Saul’s descent from the throne in I Samuel. Saul started out humble. So much so that […]
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