Thanks to the explosion of technology and social media, society is more connected than ever. Despite that, loneliness, depression, and suicide are all at epidemically high levels. In this program, guest teacher Ryan Ingram provides the answer as he wraps up his short study in Genesis chapter 2. Learn what the aches in our hearts reveal and why our desire for ‘with-ness’ points to God’s desire to be with us.

Main Points

What do I do about the ache within me? What if my longing isn’t a problem to fix but a sign pointing me home?

• We are all SPIRITUALLY HOMESICK.

1. The heart aches for PERMANENCE. - Genesis 2:8 & John 14:2-3
2. The heart aches for PRESENCE. - Genesis 2:7 & Matthew 28:20b
3. The heart aches for PLEASURE. - Genesis 2:9 & Psalm 16:11
4. The heart aches for PEACE. - Genesis 2:15 & Matthew 11:28-30

The home my heart aches for is not just a PLACE but a PERSON. - John 14:6

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Speaker Mentions

C.S. Lewis "Mere Christianity" & "The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses"

Tim Keller "The Prodigal God"

Ronald Rolheiser "Sacred Fire"

Additional Resource Mentions

• "I Choose Joy" Book
• "I Choose Joy" Home Church Study

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About Ryan Ingram

Ryan Ingram is the pastor of Awaking Church, founded in September 2012 with a passion to awaken this generation to new life in Jesus. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and has pursued additional study at Moody Theological Seminary. Ryan and his wife, Jenny, have three children and live in California.