Prioritizing Reconciliation
May 31, 2020
Jesus tells his followers to prioritize reconciliation above worship. If someone is angry with us, or we are angry with someone else, that...
Wrap-up Conversation
May 27, 2020
What have we learned from this series of lessons on friendship? What actions have been taken in our lives? What are some of the biggest...
Knowing Our Story
May 24, 2020
Jesus explains, in the Sermon on the Mount, that his goal is to fulfill rather than abolish the Law and the Prophets. He is saying his...
Limits and Boundaries
May 20, 2020
What can I reasonably expect of myself here? How do I balance my responsibility to reach out to new friends with my needs to be...
Embracing Our Mission
May 17, 2020
As a family, what is our mission? What are we trying to be in the world? What are we trying to accomplish in the world? Jesus defines the...
Developing Consistency
May 13, 2020
We must develop habits like checking in on friends and following up on difficult conversations, because the friends who stand beside us...
Redefining “Blessed”
May 10, 2020
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus redefines what it means to have the “blessed life.” The blessed life is a kingdom life; and a kingdom...
Taking Responsibility
May 6, 2020
It is our responsibility to make things right, not because it is our fault, but because the opportunity that friendship presents is worth...
What Tomorrow Will Bring
May 3, 2020
It’s hard to make plans right now, because we think to ourselves, “I don’t know when this situation will end or what will...