Are you single and loving it? I’ve heard that some of the young people at Faith Church have been wondering when Relationship Month will be over! It’s been a lot of talk about marriage, separation, divorce, remarriage, which are topics they are apparently not too concerned about. I was hoping that at least some ofContinue reading “One for all the single people”
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When I’m not feeling happy or content in my relationship – 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
Are you feeling discontent in your relationships? Maybe you’re not feeling happy about a relationship? But are you feeling joy? Is there a difference? And what does it matter? When we are unhappy or discontent, we are very tempted to RUN! In our passage from this past Sunday, Paul says “Remain in the situation inContinue reading “When I’m not feeling happy or content in my relationship – 1 Corinthians 7:17-24”
Feeling discontent in your relationships?
What would you say has been bothering you? Anyone been feeling discontented lately? A change that you are hoping for too long in coming? A change that you weren’t hoping for came unexpectedly? Change or die, they say. Or maybe they say it like this, if something does not change it is dead. Or, allContinue reading “Feeling discontent in your relationships?”
Finding healing for a broken relationship – 1st Corinthians 7:10-16
How many of you have been impacted by divorce? Separation? During the sermon on Sunday I interviewed two couples from Faith Church, each of which had one spouse that was previously divorced. I was so thankful for their courage and vulnerability to stand in front of a roomful of people and talk about the painfulContinue reading “Finding healing for a broken relationship – 1st Corinthians 7:10-16”
What is the status of your relationship?
Facebook has made relationship status a big deal in our culture. What is your status? Single, Dating, Engaged, Married, Separated, Divorced? Sometimes that status changes, and sometimes it is painful. So how is your relationship going? Is your marriage thriving? How are you and your spouse doing? Are you struggling? Are you single? Wondering ifContinue reading “What is the status of your relationship?”
How NOT to fail as a church – 1 Corinthians 6:1-8
Last week I introduced the sermon with a post titled “How to Completely Fail as a Church”. In 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Paul brings up a situation where one party in the church was taking another party to court, likely over a property dispute. Paul is absolutely astounded about this, and he says to them “youContinue reading “How NOT to fail as a church – 1 Corinthians 6:1-8”
Ever feel like you need restoration?
Ever have that feeling that things are not right? That life is harder than it should be? Ever think about how Jesus said that he came that we might have abundant life? Life to the full? And then have you felt like your life is not exactly feeling abundant? Maybe it’s the stress of ourContinue reading “Ever feel like you need restoration?”
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