Tag: relationships
REWIRE & REFRAME
Neuroplasticity: The capacity of neurons and neural networks in the brain to change their connections and behavior IN RESPONSE to new information, sensory stimulation,...
The Battle for the Mind: Week 3
This week – Reframing
Think in terms of glasses – if you have the wrong lenses you cannot see clearly
I am not talking about positive thinking as if your thoughts change the...
The Power of Together
None of us is lovable all of the time–and no one can make us feel worse than those closest to us. So we keep others at arm’s length to protect ourselves, rather than...
Relational Discipleship/Grace Chapel, Franklin, TN
The Church is called to be and make disciples not converts, and Jesus’ method for making disciples was through the context of a real relationship with others. Jesus gave us...
The Battle for the Mind: Week 1
Our Church focuses on disciple making
Our hope is to help people become mature in Christ
Mental health emphasis is a relational emphasis
Maturity is to follow Jesus (head) it is...
Worth: Week 1
Can you think of something quite worthy to you?
It may be intrinsic – my wedding ring – it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks it’s worth. It is priceless to me!
You...
He Shall Be Called-Everlasting Father: Week 3
EVERLASTING FATHER
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) – For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,...
He Shall Be Called-Everlasting Father: Week 3
Review
How do we make sure we stay focused on what’s most important this Christmas season?
Looking at each title or name given Jesus, the One prophesied about in Isaiah 9:6 (some...
FIRST: Week 3
The Commitment
The attitude of the believer: 1 Corinthians 16:1–2 (NIV) — 1 Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first...
FIRST: Week 3
THIS WEEK: THE COMMITMENT
2 Corinthians 9:5-15(NIV) – 5So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous...
FIRST: Week 2
The Challenge
Exodus 20:3–4 (NIV)
We may not create idols like they did in history but we still struggle with idols
• Context – there were idols (physical) and internal
• God’s word...