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Love the Differences

by | Oct 31, 2022 | Love One Another

Matthew 8:1-13 We are people divided in our hearts, in our allegiances, in everything besides Jesus. We typically feel most comfortable among people who are similar to us—it shows who we are. By connecting with two people who are on the extreme outside, Jesus shows...

Accept One Another

by | Oct 24, 2022 | Love One Another

Romans 15:1-9 The Bible portrays the church as a diverse community that live thick lives together. This can be rather messy, but very possible. Living together as God’s family involves bearing with one another, carrying the burdens of others by caring and coming...

Love Across Differences

by | Oct 17, 2022 | Love One Another

Acts 8:26-40 Our society is highly polarized, especially with political differences. Humans are good at division. Philip and an Ethiopian, who are so different, connect deeply for no other reason than that God is up to something. God, through the work of his Son...

The Ten Second Rule

by | Oct 10, 2022 | Love One Another

Matthew 5:14-16 By following the Spirit’s inner promptings, we have the privilege to serve others. The 10 Second Rule says: “Just do the next thing you’re reasonably certain Jesus wants you to do, commit immediately—within 10 seconds—before you change your mind.” View...

Bear One Another’s Burdens

by | Sep 26, 2022 | Love One Another

Galatians 6:1-10 In giving a picture of true love for one another, Jesus’ law of love includes carrying each other’s burdens—the church hasn’t always done this well—we can do this better. We need to get humanly close enough to see what those burdens are, and we have...