Communication in Marriage

It seems no matter what area of life you’re talking about, bad communication leads to conflict.  Communication is huge, and in the area of marriage, it is no different.  Here are four principles to help guide our communication in marriage. Quick to Listen James 1:19:  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick […]

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For Christ’s love compels us

The Apostle Paul wrote 2 Corinthians.  He was a man whose life was radically changed and saved by Jesus, who knowing he’d been shown amazing grace, could not keep the Good News to himself.  He had to tell someone, he had to charge others, including us to tell someone. 2 Corinthians 5:11:  Since, then, we […]

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A Heart of Flesh in Marriage

When the book of Ezekiel opens up, we see that Israel has been unfaithful to God.  They have once again walked away from God and His ways, and chosen to worship other idols.  As a result, God brings judgment on the nation, and allows neighboring countries to come in and destroy the people.  The Israelites […]

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Community Group Leaders

God has designed us for relationships and community.  Ever since Genesis, it is clear that we were not meant to be alone.  Even as we look at God Himself, He exists in community with Himself.  Father, Son, Spirit.  And yet even though we may know that in our heads, we sometimes struggle to live out […]

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Clothe yourselves with…

The other day, I was walking in a downtown city, and at a major stoplight, I noticed people on opposite corners, sitting at a desk typing on a keyboard.  As I stood there, I also noticed that you could read what they were typing on large screens that appeared above their desks.  Mind you, this […]

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