Daily Hope Devotionals - You Make Me Crazy
Integrity vs. Popularity
by Rick Warren — May 24, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
One day you’ll give an account of your life before God. This fact is the best antidote to people pleasing that I know. When you have that kind of long-term thinking—when you keep in mind … Continue reading Integrity vs. Popularity
Remember the Best and Forget the Rest
by Rick Warren — May 23, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
What do you choose to remember about the time you’ve spent with people? Do you remember the good experiences or the bad experiences? The apostle Paul chose to remember the good, to focus on the … Continue reading Remember the Best and Forget the Rest
Unpack Your Emotional Baggage Before Marriage
by Rick Warren — May 22, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
Before you start dating someone, it’s crucial that you make an honest assessment of your own emotional health and that of your potential partner. I remember marrying a couple many years ago at Saddleback. About … Continue reading Unpack Your Emotional Baggage Before Marriage
Let God Guide Your Choices
by Rick Warren — May 21, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
If you wait for the perfect wife or the perfect husband, you’ll never find them. Let me tell you why: No one is perfect. We’re all broken. And that’s okay. God loves you, despite your … Continue reading Let God Guide Your Choices
Choose Your Partner Carefully
by Rick Warren — May 20, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
If you’re supposed to choose your friends carefully, you should be even more careful about choosing your life partner. And notice that you do get to choose. God leads, guides, and gives you guidelines. But … Continue reading Choose Your Partner Carefully
Peace with People Follows Peace with God
by Rick Warren — May 19, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
When you have conflict, focus on reconciliation, not resolution. There’s a big difference between those two words. Reconciliation means re-establishing the relationship. Resolution means resolving every issue. In most cases, resolution isn’t going to happen—there … Continue reading Peace with People Follows Peace with God
Fix the Problem, Not the Blame
by Rick Warren — May 18, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
You only have a certain amount of emotional energy. When you’re trying to resolve conflict, you can use that energy either to fix the blame or to fix the problem. You don’t have enough energy … Continue reading Fix the Problem, Not the Blame
Courageous People Resolve Conflict
by Rick Warren — May 17, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
God wants you to live at peace with everyone. Why? Because unresolved conflict has three devastating effects in life. First, it blocks your fellowship with God. When you’re out of harmony with others, you can’t … Continue reading Courageous People Resolve Conflict
Anger Yields Anger, Wisdom Yields Patience
by Rick Warren — May 16, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
Hurt people hurt people. When someone hurts you, it’s because they’ve been hurt. Unkind people don’t feel kindness themselves. Unloving people feel unloved. When someone is rude, bitter, unkind, sarcastic, mean-spirited, or arrogant, they are … Continue reading Anger Yields Anger, Wisdom Yields Patience
The Cost of Anger
by Rick Warren — May 15, 2021
from You Make Me Crazy
When someone is angry with you, it’s easy to show anger in return. But before you allow yourself to get mad back, calculate what you’re going to lose. Calculate the cost of anger. The Bible … Continue reading The Cost of Anger
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