Stu spoke about finding a promise in the Word that dealt with an issue you are fighting, approaching the standpoint of God’s love. Then activating the promise by declaring it to be so in our lives.
Contact Lens: Week 4
Ps Melanie and Paul share their wisdom about marriage as they answer questions sent in by church members.
Contact Lens: Week 3
Ps Amanda advised all of us that we should increase our self-awareness in order to respond appropriately in dealing with others. She also said that in conflict it is better to pursue the relationship rather than justice. Nicholas spoke of the four major causes of relationship breakdown: criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling. He mentioned the importance of differentiation They then answered some interesting questions posed online by church embers about communication and conflict resolution.
Contact Lens: Week 2
Ps Paul spoke about the limitations we place on ourselves when we adopt a stance of defensiveness. We need to be in a place where we can receive correction in whatever form it takes without reacting defensively. Often this will mean laying down our own agendas and allowing God to soften our hearts so that we don’t react defensively.
Mother's Day
Ps Melanie talks about the role of mothers. They know everything about their children as God knows everything about us. He has a particular plan for us, but are we prepared to say yes to Him?