Bible Passage: “‘Follow me,’ he told them, ‘and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him.’” (Matthew 4:19-20 CSB) Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 I was just …
The First Step of Disciple-Making
Bible Passage: “Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Timothy 4:16) …
The Best Thing You Can Do with Your Life
Bible Passage: “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2 CSB) …
When God’s Way Doesn’t Seem to Work
Bible Passage: “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18 CSB) Scripture Reading: Romans 12:16-21; 1 Peter 5:7 One of the most frustrating things …
Taking the Right Posture
Bible Passage: “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” (Ephesians 4:32 CSB) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:17-32 The most difficult part …
Making the First Move
Bible Passage: “…First go and be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:24 CSB) Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:21-26; 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 A lot of …
What’s My Starting Point?
Bible Passage: “First take the beam of wood out of your eye …” (Matthew 7:5 CSB) Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-5; 1 John 1:9 Yesterday, we looked at how the source of conflict …
Why Do Relationships Fracture?
Bible Passage: “What is the source of wars and fights among you?” (James 4:1 CSB) Scripture Reading: James 4:1-10 If you are like most people, when a relationship breaks down, you tend …
Who is My Real Enemy?
Bible Passage: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood …” (Ephesians 6:12 CSB) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:11-18 Do you ever feel like the person you’ve had a falling out with …
The Tragedy of Broken Relationships
Bible Passage: “It is not good for the man to be alone.” (Genesis 2:18 CSB) Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:8-25; Genesis 3:1-24 Is there anything more life-giving than healthy relationships? They reduce anxiety …
