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Relationships That Work

Friendships | Marriage | Family

Part 8: God-Centered Parenting

June 3, 2018 • Ephesians 6:1–3

Parenting is not meant to be child-centered, or parent-centered; it’s supposed to be God-centered.

Part 7: Marriage - Work towards Oneness

May 27, 2018 • Genesis 2:18–25

Marriages should focus on a husband and wife becoming more “one” with each other.

Part 6: Commitment – Especially When it’s Hard

May 13, 2018 • Matthew 5:21–24

For your relationships to work, you must work at staying committed to them; especially when it’s hardest.

Part 5: Honesty – Trust is Necessary

May 6, 2018 • John 8:39–47

For relationships to be healthy, trust must be present. And for trust to be present, honesty must be consistent.

Part 4: Assume the Best - Feeling Safe is Crucial

April 29, 2018 • John 7:14–24

My relational default should not be to make negative assumptions about others. I should start with assuming the best of them, just like I’d want them to do with me.

Part 3: Listen, Understanding is Essential

April 22, 2018 • James 1:19–20

I must patiently listen for understanding to have healthy relationships.

Part 2: Encourage, We Are All Struggling

April 15, 2018 • Hebrews 10:23–25

Healthy relationships are filled with spiritual encouragement. The gospel enables me and calls me to regularly encourage others spiritually.

Part 1: Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven

April 8, 2018 • Matthew 18:21–35

Appreciating my limitless forgiveness in Jesus enables me to extend limitless forgiveness.