Emotional Entanglements Between Men & Women: Part 2-The Causes

By Mark Skalberg and DiAnna Steele  Celtic knots fascinate and mystify me. No matter how long I stare at one I’m unable to figure out where it begins or ends.  Emotional entanglements may also leave us mystified, asking “How did this happen?”  We may be clueless where an entanglement actually began or how to exit it. In… Continue reading Emotional Entanglements Between Men & Women: Part 2-The Causes

Emotional Entanglement Between Men and Women: Danger Signs

  By Mark Skalberg and DiAnna Steele, Recently at a gathering of friends our host brought out metal puzzles and challenged guests to separate the pieces.  This activity made for laughter, cheering and more than a bit of frustration as people attempted to solve puzzles.  For most, puzzle pieces were so entangled the task of… Continue reading Emotional Entanglement Between Men and Women: Danger Signs

Love Beyond Illusions: The E’s of Love

By Mark Skalberg & DiAnna Steele “Love is simple but it is never easy.”  Every living human entered this world with a longing to receive love and a capacity to give love.  That’s part of what it means to be created in God’s image. The Apostle Paul addressed the issue of love head on because… Continue reading Love Beyond Illusions: The E’s of Love

Relationships:Connecting the Dots – “Love’s Illusions”

By Mark Skalberg & DiAnna Steele In 1968 Judy Collins sang, “It’s love’s illusions I recall.  I really don’t know love at all…” For most Americans, truer words were never uttered.  Most of us grew up with unhealthy, distorted ideas of romantic love.  We easily grasp love’s illusions.  Understanding what constitutes real love proves much… Continue reading Relationships:Connecting the Dots – “Love’s Illusions”