Relationships
Studies exploring
marriage, friendship,
family, conflict,
community, and our
connections with
those bearing
His image
Our relationship with boundaries has a direct impact on our capacity to serve joyfully and faithfully rather than shutting people out or people pleasing until we burn out.
Have you ever withheld service because the would-be recipient seems unworthy or unrepentant? We challenge mindsets that might contribute to this attitude, in light of Jesus’s example.
Our willingness is overlook offenses is a huge step in loving others (and serving them) well. Is it easy? Nope. Is it necessary? Absolutely.
When we develop eyes to see others as God sees them, we will look past their flaws to remember that they are children of God who are still worthy of our service, and that their weaknesses also come with inherent strengths.
Perfectionism is a barrier to joyful, sustained service. We’ll discuss the difference between perfectionism and pursuing excellence, three sinful attitudes that lead to perfectionism, and the spiritual antidotes for these attitudes.
How should we as Christians go about renewing our energy to serve others? Most types of modern self-care only address our physical and mental/emotional needs, but true renewal is only possible when we also attend to our spiritual rest.
Is the idea that “You can’t pour from an empty cup” supported scripturally? Does accepting this philosophy guard our energy and therefore our ability to serve, or is the choice between service and energy a fool’s choice?
As Christians, we are mandated to serve others. Not sure where to start? This week’s study is a “how to” on getting started coordinating service for your family and congregation and how to avoid common barriers and hangups.
This week’s study compells us to follow Jesus' example in the words He speaks about us, His younger brothers and sisters.
When we speak of taming the tongue, we often focus on how we shouldn’t be using our tongues, but this week we examine how we should be using words, shifting the conversation away from basic self-control into truly speaking words of life.
Matthew 5:16 tells us that we should let our lights shine so that others will see our good works and glorify God. What does that look like in practical terms?
In part one of our Unexpected Meanings series, we examine the biblical concept of a “helper” to determine whether the societal connotations associated with this term are bibical, or if God intended a helper to be so much more.
The natural human tendency is to avoid pain, and to shelter those we love from feeling it as well. This week we challenge that inclination, and instead embrace suffering as a necessary and profitable part of the Christian walk.
How can we course-correct when our marriage has moved a bit off track? This week has no video or study guide and instead offers a resource for tackling this important topic through prayer, study, journaling, and crucial conversations.
All humans bring both strengths and weaknesses to the table, and our marriages are so much better off when we focus on our spouse’s positive contributions rather than fixating on reasons to criticize.
When the going gets tough, does your marriage suffer, or is it a place of refuge? This week we reflect on the way trials shape our marriages for worse or (hopefully) for better, and how our attitudes and approaches shape that outcome.
Marriage is so much bigger than this person you live with daily…it’s a type of the relationship that Christ has with the Church. We are called to sacrificial love and oneness and the payoff of a God-driven marriage has timeless implications for all involved.
Unconscious overclaiming is a tendency to overestimate your own contributions, skills, or knowledge in comparison to that of others, and it’s a total joy-killer. Are you ever guilty of this? Do you know the antidote?
The Bible has a ton to say about how we speak. This week we'll focus on the things we should not do—specifically gossip and slander. We outline three types of behavior that can be incredibly damaging, and the Biblical antidote to them.