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How to Keep Humility in Relationships? | 12Stone Church
A safe person is easy to describe and sometimes hard to find! They are mostly healthy— remember: no one’s perfect—and help you become who God created you to be. They can be spouses, friends, mentors, or family. Whether you have this person in your life or are still seeking them out, there are a few ways to prepare yourself and your relationships! Let’s talk about 3 practices for healthy relationships!
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How to Keep Humility in Relationships? | 12Stone Church
How to Keep Humility in Relationships? | 12Stone Church
A safe person is easy to describe and sometimes hard to find! They are mostly healthy— remember: no one’s perfect—and help you become who God created you to be. They can be spouses, friends, mentors, or family. Whether you have this person in your life or are still seeking them out, there are a few ways to prepare yourself and your relationships! Let’s talk about 3 practices for healthy relationships!
How Do I Build Healthy Relationships? | 12Stone Church
How Do I Build Healthy Relationships? | 12Stone Church
Our lives are filled with diverse relationships, including friendships, family, and church connections, all designed by God. Corrupting these relationships leads to dysfunction and unhealthiness. The biblical story of Jacob and Esau illustrates the consequences of dishonesty in relationships. Safe people, who are crucial for healthy relationships, are honest, non-condemning, and authentic. They own their issues rather than deceive themselves or others. To foster honesty, we are encouraged to engage in honest conversations and pray for guidance, ensuring we and future generations benefit from healthier relationships.
How Do I Enjoy Life with God? | 12Stone Church
How Do I Enjoy Life with God? | 12Stone Church
Between the constant news updates and the habit of doomscrolling on social media, we often fail to recognize the joy being drained from our lives or falsely perceived in others. By stepping back from our screens and observing the world right in front of us, even amidst hardships, we can experience the “Joy of the Lord!” Achieving this requires us to invite God into our lives and walk the path back to joy. This journey may look different for each of us, as we are all uniquely designed and wired, but God's desire is for us to enjoy Him and His creation.
How Do I Build Healthy Relationships? | 12Stone Church Live Experience
How Do I Build Healthy Relationships? | 12Stone Church Live Experience
Our lives are filled with diverse relationships, including friendships, family, and church connections, all designed by God. Corrupting these relationships leads to dysfunction and unhealthiness. The biblical story of Jacob and Esau illustrates the consequences of dishonesty in relationships. Safe people, who are crucial for healthy relationships, are honest, non-condemning, and authentic. They own their issues rather than deceive themselves or others. To foster honesty, we are encouraged to engage in honest conversations and pray for guidance, ensuring we and future generations benefit from healthier relationships.
How Do I Rest? | 12Stone Church
How Do I Rest? | 12Stone Church
The societal pressure to love work and the prevalence of being overworked often lead to exhaustion even after taking vacations. It emphasizes that this constant busyness is not what we are called to do. Instead, it highlights the importance of observing the Sabbath, a day dedicated to rest and delighting in the goodness of God. It points out that even God took a day to rest and enjoy the world's creation and encourages people to embrace this practice. The main focus is on understanding and practicing the Sabbath to find true rest in God.
Living Wisely in a Complex World Part 6 | 12Stone Church
Living Wisely in a Complex World Part 6 | 12Stone Church
Freedom and responsibility are interconnected. As young adults, Daniel and his friends, raised with Jerusalem's values, had to bring these roots to a new environment. They navigated their decisions in a worldly setting with their spiritual roots, choosing to honor God instead of succumbing to Babylon. Their example shows that our decisions have consequences. Key thoughts include the impact of different types of decisions, the importance of establishing wise routines, and seeking God when mistakes are made. The discussion emphasized the importance of mentors who guide us in faith decisions and encouraged expressing gratitude to them and praying for the next generation, particularly graduating seniors, to support them in their spiritual journeys.
Living Wisely in a Complex World Part 5 | 12Stone Church
Living Wisely in a Complex World Part 5 | 12Stone Church
As we navigate a world filled with distractions, it's hard to determine what deserves our limited time, resources, and attention. This week, we examine how Daniel prioritized an eternal perspective, helping us discern what's essential and how to live with an eye toward eternity.
Living Wisely in a Complex World – Part 4 | 12Stone Church
Living Wisely in a Complex World – Part 4 | 12Stone Church
Being rooted in something shapes your life's direction, affirmation, motivation, and strength; however, sticking to familiar roots can drift us towards pride and chaos. Thankfully, when we surrender our hearts and become rooted in God, His faithfulness guides us.
Living Wisely in a Complex World Part 3 | 12Stone Church
Living Wisely in a Complex World Part 3 | 12Stone Church
Everyday we have to decide who or what we put first in our lives. What we choose is what we honor. We are called to serve God and to worship Him alone, but what do we do when things get complicated? How should we respond when culture expects us to put other things before God? How do we know if we should relax, refuse, or remove ourselves from a culture that is not rooted in biblical truth? Throughout this week’s message, we dive into these questions by studying how Daniel and his friends faithfully refused Babylon’s cultural ideals, remained rooted, and worshiped God alone.
Living Wisely in a Complex World Part 2 | 12Stone Church
Living Wisely in a Complex World Part 2 | 12Stone Church
In our current culture, people choose to place their identity in many different things such as gender, race, nationality, relationships, interests, career, etc. Through the story of Daniel and his friends, we learn that being rooted in God helps us remain steadfast in our identity in Christ and discern when to accept or reject what the world offers.