Episode 2: Strengthening the Marriages in your Small Group In this episode of the Real Life Group Leadership Podcast, host Chris Short welcomes Bill Krause – Real Life Family Pastor and Sara Short – Groups Team Leader at the Post Falls Campus. Their discussion is centered on how you, as a Small Group Leader, can […]
This week Lance interviews power couple Chris and Sara Short about what it looks like to have a marriage that is built according to God’s design. Some of the things they discuss include: What does God’s design for marriage look like? What does a quarantine do to a relationship? What happens when you drop a […]
Is Your Marriage Built On God’s Design? Have you ever built a house? Not necessarily with your own two hands, but you went through the process of dreaming, planning, getting permits, construction, and…..waiting. Whether you have, or have had the desire to, you know it is quite a process. Deciding where to build, picking a […]
You Asked for It – Week Four Jim Putman Very complicated and sensitive subject: Interacting with the LGTBQ+ Community This is not a political issue – this is a moral issue that has been politicized Christians are being convinced Podcast that goes with this Resources Scripture tells some truths for us as individuals Truth […]
Happy Resurrection Sunday – He is risen! Jesus’ ministry on earth did not meet the expectations of His family, the Jewish public or the religious leaders of the time. They each opposed His ministry and His message because of their fear, their doubts or their agenda. Isaiah 53:3-5 (NLT) He was despised and rejected—a man […]
Jude: Rejection of Authority and Its Results (week 2) Romans 1:18-25 (NIV) The historical Christian faith is under attack, and it is up to the church to stand up and contend for the faith. Jude 1:3-4 (NLT) The book of Jude is so perfectly placed in the collection of books in the new testament because […]
REVIEW: Week 1: Marriage is God’s Idea Week 2: Communication This Week: Finances FEED THE GREED, STOP THE BLEED OR MEET THE NEED – THE PRIDE, FEAR OR FAITH IN FINANCES When we trust and follow God’s design for our resources and possessions as a couple it results in unity together and the ability to […]
REVIEW Marriage Series: Upgrade — not about getting a new spouse but about getting God’s perspective Our enemy is seeking to down-grade our view and experience in marriage This series applies to all of us, whether married or single Week 1 – God’s design for marriage – a partnership with a purpose Week 2-3 – […]
Review: We are addressing the home sphere and how we can improve our marriages through God’s design and not the patterns of the world. God’s plan for marriage is meant to be a blessing and privilege. When we follow God’s design and partner with our spouse to accomplish His purposes, our marriages thrive. This week: […]
REVIEW: Week 1: Marriage is God’s Idea Week 2: Communication This Week: Finances FEED THE GREED, STOP THE BLEED OR MEET THE NEED – THE PRIDE, FEAR OR FAITH IN FINANCES When we trust and follow God’s design for our resources and possessions as a couple it results in unity together and the ability to […]
Finances Upgrades: Week 3 of 5: Marriage and Finances Week 1: Marriage is God’s Idea Week 2: Communication Week 3: Finances Next Week // Week 4: Intimacy Because a primary purpose of marriage is to glorify God by representing Christ and the Church, then use money as a couple in such a way that shows […]
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard a Shaw Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 Review – When following God’s design for Marriage it is important to note: A personal relationship with Jesus is key to a lasting relationship. Spiritual Growth is not a competition – […]
Communication Review: We are addressing the home sphere and how we can improve our marriages through God’s design and not the patterns of the world. ● Cultural Marriage ● Legal Marriage ● Biblical Marriage God’s design for marriage is meant to be a blessing and privilege. We have been given a mission that goes back […]
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard a Shaw Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 Review – When following God’s design for Marriage it is important to note: A personal relationship with Jesus is key to a lasting relationship. Spiritual Growth is not a competition – […]
A disciple in the 5 spheres –abiding –identity –purpose –strength is the starting place As we abide we receive directions and power for every part of our lives This matters for singles too The focus for this series is the home sphere Mental health is built into us in our interactions within our homes –proactive […]
Over the next few weeks, we will be diving into topics that stall out most relationships: Communication – Intimacy – and Finances. One, or sometimes all, of these have caused unwanted tension in our marriages and homes. We will spend some time figuring out God’s design for marriages, what it says in the Bible about […]