"I'm OK, You're OK" is the title of a former best-selling book. "I Stink, You Stink" is the reality behind many soured relationships.

uExpress, July, 2009 by CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS

God's love "affects me because I feel loved, and that makes me love other people," says Rachel, 9.

Rachel has identified the key to healthy relationships. When we know God loves us in our heads and sense his love in our hearts, we don't try to put people in the place of God. Don't make an idol out of any human relationship.

Everyone needs love. Only God gives us perfect, unconditional love all the time. Consider yourself a channel for letting God's love flow through you, and you might be surprised at what flows back.

"The love of God comes through your spirit and makes you want to treat other people as God would want to treat other people," says Courtney, 10. "The love that comes from God is everlasting, everywhere and is faithful."

"I don't stay mad as...

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