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Curiosity: Answering the Knock of Relationship

Liam Atchison

Most of us have a natural curiosity in us, one that drives us to ask many questions as children. We are often taught as we grow up that the answer is more important than asking questions, and curiosity is often stifled. But this is really a positive skill, especially in our relationships. To show curiosity in our relationships is to seek to know people better, to ask them questions, to take a genuine interest in their lives. As we do this, we help build deeper connections with people. And in doing this, we help grow our own walks with God as we actively live it out in deep relationships, and we help others to come to know Christ as well.

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What is a Family? (Part 5)

Jim Leffel

Ephesians 6:1-4

What is a family? What does the Bible say about parenting? Take a look at what the Bible says in this first part of three series on parenting. This part takes a look at how God has loved us, and how we can then impart that and express that to our children. Jim also compares what our culture is focused on in parenting and what the Bible says our focus should be; including, our strengths and weaknesses, and what happens when failure comes? This is part 5 of a 7 part series on family.

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What is a Family? (Part 4)

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 7:29-35

What is a family? What does it look like to be a single person living a life for God? Marriage or re-marriage is a choice, and more and more people are single trying to live a life for God. What should that look like? Jim argues you don't have to be married to be whole, and to live a life dedicated to serving God and His people. Take a look at what he says about getting a vision for the single life; including, being single, how to participate in families, and cultivating contentment. This is part 4 of a 5 part series. Also includes testimonies from Katy and Marco.\r\n

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What is a Family? (Part 3)

Jim Leffel

Colossians 3:18-4:1

What is a family? What does it mean for a husband to love his wife? What is masculinity, what is the role of a husband, and how do those line up with God's command to love. Take a look at what it looks like to lead in a God-centered marriage, and how that includes being subject to Christ. This is part 3 of a 5 part series. Also includes clips from The Andy Griffith Show, The Simpsons, and Two and a Half Men.

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What is a Family? (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

Colossians 3:18-4:1

What is a family? What does the Bible have to say about the role of wives in a family? The Bible calls for radical subordination, not only in a marriage, but also in our lives to God, what does that look like? How can we understand the idea that a wife should submit to her husband? Take a look at what it means, and what it does not mean. This is part 2 of a 5 part series.\r\n

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What is a Family? (Part 1)

Jim Leffel

Colossians 3:18-4:1

What is a family? According to the book of Colossians, the family is an inclusive community that includes the nuclear family and the family of God. The focus of the family is the relationships within the groups. There are two principles that make up healthy relationships; they include: reciprocal relationships and purposeful relationships. This is part 1 of a 5 part series.\r\n

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Cultivating a Tender Heart

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 6:12

In the Christian life and ministry there is a need for both toughness and tenderness, a paradox that we all face. We need toughness because Christian work is hard. We face attacks from Satan, failure, doubts, people walking away from God, criticism, and much more at times. In order to withstand this, we must learn how to draw near to God for strength. We do this so that we do not become hardened and self-protective, because Christian work involves exercising sacrificial love repeatedly and moving towards people. There are many consequences if we harden our heart in response, but also practical suggestions for how to cultivate this tender heart.

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Growing Together

Jeff Gordon

Ephesians 4:1-16

As individual believers, we are God's masterpiece and are called to live a life worthy of the new calling we have received. This calling includes equipping other believers around us and speaking the truth in love. Speaking the truth in love is difficult today, because our culture disregards the reality of truth and the call for people to speak into our lives. But as God's witness and His messengers, we must work to develop churches and communities that do speak the truth in love, for which there are several practical steps.

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Elijah's Departure

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Kings 2:1-12

After God lifted Elijah out of a state of deep spiritual depression, He called on Elijah to anoint Elisha to succeed him as prophet. Elisha becomes Elijah's protege and helper. Many years pass, and Elijah knows that the time has come for him to depart from this world. Elisha travels with Elijah as he goes from place to place, and remains with him until God takes Elijah away. From this portion of the story, we learn about an aspect of his career that was not so dramatic, though exceedingly important: his investment in discipleship relationships. This teaching focuses on the importance developing deep friendships as a means of spiritual growth. In addition, we get a glimpse of Elisha's character as he enters into the position of filling Elijah's shoes, and discuss some of the possible reasons for the unusual and dramatic end to Elijah's career.

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