Squad goal: I will do as much as I can to create peace in my friendships (Romans 12:18). Because peace is more than just the absence of conflict, we are called to take initiative in addressing issues within our relationships and to seek restoration...

We are called to show greater love to the world around us (John 15:12-13). The world would tell us that love is a choice and a feeling. However, Jesus makes it clear that our love should look different. In loving like Jesus, we put others over...

We are called to outdo one another in showing honor (Romans 12:9-11). In contrast to the culture of criticism that surrounds us, healthy relationships centered on Jesus show honor by encouraging one another and calling out the good that is seen. Honor...

This past weekend we were blessed to have Pastor Jack Deere share with us. He has recently released his latest book, Even in Our Darkness. He is a man who has lived radically for God despite immense suffering and challenges all throughout his life. He...

This past weekend we were blessed to have Pastor Jack Deere share with us. He has recently released his latest book, Even in Our Darkness. He is a man who has lived radically for God despite immense suffering and challenges all throughout his life. He is able to do so because of many encounters he has had with the Holy Spirit that have completely changed his life. He has always known God or about Him, but because of the Holy Spirit, he became acquainted with God on an entirely different level, and it is this level of intimacy that we are all called to pursue with God.

Your destiny is to make a difference. You were created not only to matter but also to play a vital role in God’s kingdom. The truth is that God’s call is beyond your ability. If God is calling you to do something, it probably sounds scary or...

Real friends come from getting real (Genesis 3:1-10). The fear of being real with others can play a major role in how we portray ourselves to others. We easily put on masks and hide who we truly are. Yet, God calls us as Christians to walk with others...

Squad goal: seek to show other they are worth it all (Romans 15:1-7). We are called to value and accept others far above showing ourselves to be right. People always trump issues. Acceptance does mean that every relationship is equal, as Jesus demonstrated. Acceptance is, however, showing respect at all times, even when there is disagreement. We accept and embrace one another because Christ has accepted us (Romans 5:6-8; 15:7).

Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future. Authentic friendship has increasingly become something that is hard to acquire, but it is something that we are called to have as Christ-followers. Scripture reveals to us that friendship is...