The R in our SPIRE stands for our Relational lives. Unless you are very, very young, you have experienced mountain top relationships and you’ve lived in the low lying swamp lands of relationships as well. It is inevitable. Even as we open up the Bible, we’re immediately introduced to the dichotomy of fabulous, intimate and loving relationships, as well as hurtful, jealous and murderous relationships. After reading the Bible we would have no reason to wear “rose-coloured” glasses when it comes to the reality of relationships! So how do we live well in our relationships with others, when the potential for harm lies waiting? There is...