Marshall Brown - March 1, 2026
The Blame Game
When things don't go the way we want them to, our natural response is to try to find someone to blame. It makes us feel better about ourselves, and maybe even our circumstances, if we can find someone else to be at fault for whatever situation we find ourselves in. Pointing fingers and blaming may help us feel better about ourselves, but it can be very hurtful to the person who is receiving the blame. The trust and respect that should be one of the foundations of our relationships can start to crumble when we get in a habit of assigning fault. So how do I recognize when I'm playing the blame game? And how do break this harmful habit of accusing and blaming?
Scripture References: Proverbs 12:15, Galatians 6:4-5, 1 Kings 18:17, Genesis 16:5, Genesis 3:12-13, Luke 15:20, Colossians 3:13
From Series: "Games We Play"
It’s common for people to “play games” in certain relationships. We make choices and say things in order to win the argument or get things to go our way, and at the same time we end up undermining trust and respect with that other person. At Flagstone for the month of February, we are going to take an honest look at the games people play in relationships and discover how we can truly “win” by making our different connections the healthiest they can be.
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Marshall Brown - February 5, 2023
Red Flags - Relationship Warning Signs
"Red flags" serve as warning signs. A burger restaurant that serves "bargain sushi"? That's a red flag. A used car dealer that says, "This vehicle has only been in two previous accidents"? That's a red flag. But what about red flags in relationships? Whether it's in a friendship, a dating relationship, or a marriage, we need to pay attention to red flags that may be warning us that there is something unhealthy in our connection with that other person. What are some of the more common relationship red flags? And what are spiritually and emotionally healthy ways of dealing with those warning signs?
Scripture References: Luke 15:20, Proverbs 19:2, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 27:12
From Series: "Red Flags"
"Red flags" serve as warning signs. A burger restaurant that serves "bargain sushi"? That's a red flag. A used car dealer that says, "This vehicle has only been in two previous accidents"? That's a red flag. But what about red flags in relationships? Whether it's in a friendship, a dating relationship, or a marriage, we need to pay attention to red flags that may be warning us that there is something unhealthy in our connection with that other person. What are some of the more common relationship red flags? And what are spiritually and emotionally healthy ways of dealing with those warning signs?
