Love of neighbor is something that most people would recognize as a core tenet of the Christian faith, whether they believe or not. But do Christians love their neighbor? Furthermore the concept of how to love your neighbor that often gets misconstrued to becoming a doormat to the whims and opinions of others, or worse. This series opener is the beginning of series that will help us shape two things about living out our faith: 1. we won't love others well until we're able to receive the love of God and love ourselves and 2. is our message Big Idea: Loving all people is not optional. How we love people has options. Have you opened your heart to receive the love of God that began first for you and me while we were still sinners?

Questions for Reflection:

• Who are the people in your life that are difficult to love?

• How does the love of God for you change the way you love other people?