Summer Love
Rebounding
July 9, 2017 • Jumaine Jones
Ending a relationship can be emotionally taxing, even more than we may realize. I void is left in our hearts. We may even feel devalued. We become vulnerable for “rebound relationships.” A rebound relationship is where a person enters into another relationship prematurely to escape the hurt from the previous relationship. It may be to fill an emotional void or even to prove to themselves that they still “have it.” Sometimes it’s a way of seeking person “revenge.” The greatest challenge is that the person enters the new relationship without being fully healed. Another type of rebound relationship is when a person enters a relationship not because they love the person. They realized that someone else may have been interested, so they move forward to secure companionship. Unfortunately, the person that mostly gets hurt in those situations is the new significant other.
Relationship Limbo
July 2, 2017 • Jumaine Jones
Two people meet each other and things seem to be moving forward. There is chemistry. Hours is spent on the phone. Numerous text messages each day. Yet, the couple tend to get stuck. They find themselves in this space of ambiguity. One person is afraid to commit. They are in love, but not ready. They are interested, but need more time. They want the relationship to move forward, but they are pressing the gas pedal and breaks silmuntaneously. Even though one of the individuals are frustrated, there are still enough enjoyable elements in the relationship to prevent them from jumping ship. If a relationship is going to truly move forward, both individuals have be willing to commit with confidence that God is with them.
Real Love
June 25, 2017 • Robert Theodore
What is real love? One of the most difficult things singles and people in general struggle with in life is finding real love. In this message, we'll dive deep into what real love is, what it looks like, and where it comes from and how finding it and experiencing it can impact and change our lives and relationships forever. We'll learn that we can't expect to find real love in others until we find real love in Jesus the source of real love.
Relationship Desperation
June 18, 2017 • Jumaine Jones
Because of the shortage of men in Israel due to war, women developed a scarcity mentality. They felt that their options were limited, so they were willing to fight and persuade men to marry them. There is a stigma in some circles (churches, family, etc.) that there is something wrong with you if you are “still single.” Many singles develop a scarcity mentality. Seeing someone enter into a relationship means that there is one less option out there for them. We can become desperate, manipulative, and even bend our values in hopes of getting married. Singles must realise that a romantic relationship does not define them or increase their worth.