It's inevitable that we will be hurt by others and that we will hurt others as we move through life. What we can control is how we let hurts and offenses from past relationships affect our approach to relationships moving forward. The difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships often lies in how we deal with offense.

Words have a lot of power, so how do we communicate with others in a healthy, life-giving way?

We experience conflicts in all kinds of relationships—marriages, friendships, family relationships, and workplace dynamics. A healthy relationship doesn't mean a conflict-free relationship, it just means that conflict is resolved in a healthy, God-honoring way.

We all have messiness in our lives, and, as followers of Jesus, we're called to live in the tension between truth and grace. How do we navigate this tension when we're talking about sexuality and our current culture?

In our current culture, immigration and the refugee crisis can be heated political topics. If we shift our focus from a political lens to a biblical one, what can we learn about our response to immigration as followers of Jesus?

In 2 Samuel, we read a story of sexual assault in Israel that seems like it could be pulled from today's headlines and the #MeToo movement. While abuse and violence toward women has been a part of culture throughout human history, the Bible is clear that this goes against everything God intended when he created men and women.

As we can see in Galatians, Paul didn't shy away from having difficult conversations. In his view, his confrontation of Peter wasn't just warranted, it was crucial. What makes a conversation crucial, and when is it necessary to have difficult conversations with other followers of Jesus?

John and Peter immediately ran to Jesus' tomb when they heard it was empty, but they didn't experience breakthrough right away. Their experience with the empty tomb shows us that God is continually inviting us all to experience breakthrough because of Jesus' triumph on the cross.

It's easy to let our joy be contingent on the things we have. When Paul talked about being content in any circumstance, it meant that he was able to find joy that wasn't tied to the things or experiences he had.

For Paul, joy isn't something that happens on accident. It's a countercultural choice that he makes every day, regardless of his circumstances. What does it look like for us to be countercultural as we look for lasting happiness?