Category: Relationships

Cliques: Asset or Issue?

Posted by: Chad Flowers in Relationships on March 27th

They were in existence when your parents, grandparents, youth pastors, and pastors went to middle school and high school. The word itself tends to carry a negative connotation in the field of research and especially in youth-focused sermons. So what do social “cliques” have to do with student relationships? EVERYTHING! Cliques have been, are, and… View Article

Chad Flowers, Cliques, Dating, Emos, Nerds, Preps

Dating Relationships

Posted by: Chad Flowers in Relationships on February 20th

The month of February is widely popular for Valentine’s Day, the 14th day of the month, and has a strong romantic association. With respect to this day, this month’s article is devoted to dating relationships. It is perhaps one of the most exciting and frightening, joyous and frustrating kinds of relationships an individual will have…. View Article

Chad Flowers, Courtship, Dating, Marriage, Relationships, Romance

Created for Relationships

Posted by: Chad Flowers in Relationships on January 23rd

We were created for relationships. They are not optional. Our lives are spent around and within relationships: children are in a relationship with parents, maybe even siblings; students are in a relationship with teachers and fellow students; employees are in a relationship with bosses and co-workers. We develop close friendships and someday may find someone… View Article

Chad Flowers, love, Meaningful, Relationships, Trust