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Divine Differences: A Call for Unity

September 4, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership / diversity

It’s impossible to transform culture overnight. Jesus understood this and showed grace to his disciples for them to grow into their roles. Progress begins with a conversation, a sharing of a story, and a call to action. People need time to think through how they’ve been going about things and consider something new. This isn’t…...

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Beyond the Law: The Hope for Women and Equality

August 28, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership / women

While debates like “topfreedom” raise questions of fairness, they also highlight a larger issue: the limitations of the law in fostering genuine respect and equality. Limits of the Law We all have a choice. We’re all entitled to different opinions. You simply can’t force others to adopt one opinion–not internally anyways. Studies show that understanding…...

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Topfreedom: The Misguided Quest for Gender Equality

August 21, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership / gender, women

Topless Attempts I recently came across a campaign in Boston called ‘Free the Nipple’ or ‘topfreedom.’ Here’s some context about the movement: “Massachusetts law prohibits women from being completely shirtless in public unless they are breastfeeding. Men, however, can go shirtless without issue.” The topfreedom movement wants to change that by pushing for equal rights…...

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The Silent Pitfalls of Expectations in Your Closest Relationships

August 7, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership / communication

Ever felt annoyed because your friend didn’t get the hint to ask about your awful day? Welcome to the world of unspoken expectations—a sneaky culprit of relationship woes. They hide beneath our interactions like ninjas, waiting to pounce. But worry not, we’re here to expose these expectation ninjas and show you how to deal with…...

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Quietly Bold: A Guide to Thoughtful Speech

July 31, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership

How do I hold back my words? I’ve been contemplating lately on how to stay quiet when I know I should, especially in triggering situations. Be it friends or family, it’s naturally harder to filter your communication when we are around people we are very comfortable with. Let’s talk about key triggers and ways to…...

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Forgiveness on Repeat: How to Handle Offenses with Grace and Caution

April 10, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership

Being forgetful is a challenge for me, but sometimes it is a blessing when it comes to forgiving others. Jesus teaches us that forgiveness is a continual choice, not a one-time deal. (Matthew 18:21-22) I have learned that it’s important to forgive the offense of a memory every time it creeps back in, even if…...

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Boundaries for Believers: Honoring God and Yourself

March 27, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership, Health & Well-being / boundaries, communication, mental health

Setting healthy boundaries is essential for maintaining balance and well-being in our lives. Just as property lines define where one person’s land ends and another’s begins, boundaries set the limits of our personal space, emotions, time, and relationships, ensuring that each area has a healthy environment to flourish. The Bible provides guidance for how to…...

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In His Image: Exploring Biblical Love Languages in Relationships

February 1, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections / communication

Discovering love languages isn’t just a trend; it’s a real game-changer for building solid connections. As the Bible reveals that God is love (1 John 4:7-12), we should also unpack the unique ways we are called to show and receive love. I highly encourage you to build a strong understanding of what biblical love is

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Is it foolish to trust in God for everything?

January 18, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership / trust

Trust Issues If you’re human, you’ve probably been disappointed by another human. This is either due to someone’s lack of integrity or due to unmet expectations. Since God has perfect integrity, we can conclude that our disappointment is due to unmet expectations. Take a moment to reflect on your expectations of yourself, others, and God…....

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5 Steps to a Proper Apology

January 11, 2024 / Blog, Building Connections, Free Membership / communication

Even when we start out with the right intentions, we accidentally hurt others with our words or actions. Sometimes, this is due to a misunderstanding, and other times, from inappropriate behavior that stems from a wrong mindset. Either way, it’s best to reach out to the affected person and communicate what went wrong. Sometimes it…...