How to Hug A Vampire
People who SUCK
I’m Raising Little Vampires
October 27, 2013 • Chris Edmondson, Kim Edmondson • Proverbs 14:29, Psalm 90:12, Psalm 26:3, Hebrews 12:5–6, Proverbs 29:15
With so many voices vying for their attention, parents are more confused than ever about what discipline is and how to administer it. This message breaks through all the noise from the stands and hones in on the only voice that matters in the critical game of family discipline—God’s voice.
My Friend is A Vampire
October 20, 2013 • Chris Edmondson • Proverbs 27:6, Galatians 6:2–5, Proverbs 17:17, 1 Samuel 18:1–4, Proverbs 16:28
Having friends is great. Whether you want one, or you already have one, there’s just something about having other people in your life who you can count on. For many, friendships just happen. A new friend is in the right place at the right time. And while friendships may start out randomly, there is an intentionality about who we allow close to us—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Because the people who are closest to you have influence on your life. They help shape who you are. So who are the friends closest to you, and how are they influencing you?
I Married A Vampire
October 13, 2013 • Chris Edmondson • 1 Samuel 25:2–38, Romans 12, Proverbs 25:24, Proverbs 21:19, Romans 12:18
We all have vampires in our lives. They’re not the ones with pale skin and bloodthirsty fangs – but they do suck the life out of us. Some of the hardest vampires to hug are usually the vampires in our own family. The people we love the most have the opportunity to hurt us the most. So what’s the answer? How do we deal with the vampires that sleep next to us? Many try to control the other person, but that never works. Others nag and nit-pick the person, but that just creates a barrier in the relationship.
Suck-Proof Your Life
October 6, 2013 • Chris Edmondson • Galatians 6:1–5, Ephesians 2:11–14, Matthew 7:1–5, Galatians 3:26–28, Titus 3:10
We all have vampires in our lives. They’re not the ones with pale skin and bloodthirsty fangs – but they do suck the life out of us. They live in your city, across the street and maybe even under your own roof. So how do you love the people who drain you? How do you handle your dysfunctional relationships? How do you make it work when all you want to do is run? It’s time to learn how to hug a vampire.