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The book of Matthew teaches us many lessons on connection.  In this lesson, we pull out lessons from scripture that teach us how to address sins against us and gain a brother/sister in Christ.  The risk is high, but the reward is great.

Connection involves the willingness to serve others and to allow others to serve you. How do we strengthen our connection with others through acts of service? How do we let go of our own shame associated with accepting help from others and actually grow from the experience? Listen as we discuss how it looks (and does not look) to serve.

The word “confess” can have all sorts of negative associations. Just saying the word can make people feel judged and bring up feelings of shame. Join us as we discuss the various reactions to this word and the healing power of looking at confession in a new light.

Sometimes we can miss the truth because we focus on facts. There is a huge difference between the two: truth and facts. While facts are important, and objective, Jesus never called himself the “fact.” He did call himself “the truth” though and the truth is an invitation to connection.

What is your posture?  Do you puff up to defend?  Shrink away to disappear?  What does this have to do with connection?  This Sunday we will look at examples from the Bible that display how a person’s posture communicates their feelings and how they connect with the world.  Don’t miss this Sunday, it could make a huge difference in how you connect with others

This week we’ll be talking about what it means to really be transparent and honest.  Honest with ourselves, with one another and, ultimately, honest with God.  We’ll be exploring that a little differently than your standard worship service, weaving songs and sermon together to walk through what it means to lay aside our illusions and step into the reality of Christ’s mercy for us.

Connection is fluid.  We see connection with others enter and exit our lives like water flowing through a riverway.  How do we stay intentional with our connection with Christ and with the other people God has placed in our lives?  Listen in as we discuss this topic.