Love Without Caution
Debbie’s son had two stepdaughters who loved Debbie and she loved them but she was cautious, “What if my son and their mother breakup? Will being close to me cause them pain?” Well, yes, any breakup hurts. But the larger question is, are you going to love with caution? Lots of people do: young people digital date because it’s less risky; couples cohabit; and people withhold themselves out of fear. But doing that to avoid potential bad inhibits the good. Nope. Jump in there. Serve. Risk. Love.
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About the Guest
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.
About the Host
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.
Episode Transcript
Ron: Caution: Love without caution.
Announcer: For FamilyLife Blended®, here’s Ron Deal.
Ron: Debbie’s son now had two stepdaughters who loved Debbie and she loved them but she was cautious, “What if my son and their mother breakup one day? Will being close to me cause them pain?”
Well, yes, I guess it probably would. Any breakup hurts. But the larger question is, are you going to love with caution? Which lots of people do these days: young people digital date because it’s less risky; couples cohabit; and people like Debbie withhold themselves out of fear. But doing that to avoid potential bad inhibits the good right in front of you. Nope. Jump in there. Serve. Risk. Love. For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.
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