And It Was Good
In our day and age, relationships can often resemble cold transactions more than profound conduits of purpose. And, as our orbits drift more and more remote, online, and distanced from human contact, the effects of this ever-changing social landscape on our spiritual lives cannot be understated. Fortunately, God has had a blueprint for connection since the very beginning. That blueprint still works today and will continue far beyond tomorrow.
Join us as we embark on a 4-week journey to rediscover the framework by which we’re to navigate the space between us, and together, we’ll further get to know the heart behind our Creator’s wondrous design.
What does authentic friendship look like? | And It Was Good | Week 1
Michael Hinton
Week 1 of 4
April 14, 2024
We all need friends who will let us know when we’re messing up or heading in the wrong direction. This takes vulnerability and trust as we allow someone else to have grace with us or speak the truth with us. This work is hard but worth it. When we get it right, these healthy relationships will draw us closer to God.
Lessons in Love and Humility | And It Was Good | Week 2
Grace Veronica
Week 2 of 4
April 21, 2024
We end up in all kinds of relationships in life—sometimes with people who are very different from us. God can use these relationships to stretch us and teach us what love and humility are really all about. It might be difficult and painful at times, but it’s only in relationships like these that we can learn these important lessons.
Building Meaningful Connections | And It Was Good | Week 3
Johnny Outing
Week 3 of 4
April 28, 2024
Growing and shaping our relationships takes work. It takes getting out of the way at times, too. Practicing the love we’re called to as a community takes a commitment to God and to each other. Without love, though, we’re no more than a noisy gong or clanging cymbal, missing out on the music we were made for.
Love in Action | And It Was Good | Week 4
Kailey Newkirk
Week 4 of 4
April 28, 2024
All of us reflect the image of God more than any one of us can alone. That’s why we as believers fight the urge to run away from the challenges of living in community and take action because love is an action word.
