Birthdays make me reflective, so I have been thinking back over this year. My friend Justin Woelk published a blog post on his birthday sharing some things he has discovered, and I loved it. His post inspired me to recall lessons I've learned in the past year. Here goes: 1. The most effective way to love people is to speak their love language. I finally understood this year that to love people well, I need to love them the way that THEY like to receive love. We all default to expressing love in whatever way is most convenient for us, but that doesn't necessarily translate or communicate love to the other person. John's love language is touch, so while he may appreciate me cleaning the house (an act of service) while he is at work, it doesn't necessarily show him that I love him. I need to remember to rub his neck while we're watching a show together instead. Silly example, but the principle remains: study the people you love, figure out what they love, and make
Reflections and responses through the eyes of an insignificant young woman in love with a significant, powerful God. Reactions to things I see, hear and want to share with others.