Everyone is back! New students are exploring ministries on campus! So, like we do every year, we take a night to answer the question "what is RUF?". 

What does the Bible tell us about marriage, and how does that impact us today as we look for a spouse, approach dating, or even approach singleness? 

If we think about sex the way that the world does, then the Bible's sexual ethic feels restrictive and repressive, and just don't make sense. But viewing sex, what it's for and what it does, through a Biblical lens brings clarity to both the Bible's command and our current confusion about sex. 

This week we take a look at the fruit of the Spirit, and imagine what it would look like to date in a way that wasn't shaped by fear, but by Christlikeness.

Why is dating so hope-filled AND stressful? What's unique about this particular relationship, and how do we navigate it in a healthy, God-honoring way? This week, we start to try and answer that question by looking at some of the typical behaviors we have in dating and simply asking if it fits with the definition of dating.

The Bible calls singleness a gift, but if we're honest, it's one that most people wish came with a receipt. This week, we look at singleness: the goodness of it, the purpose for it, and some encouragement on how to use and enjoy your singleness even as you hope for something different some day.

What does friendship look like? What does it take to get there? How does the Gospel free us to pursue friendship with one another without fear? 

In any relationship, there will be tension and conflict. This week, we look at what the Bible says about conflict, our hope for resolving conflict, and some practical wisdom on ways to speak and listen to effectively get past our conflict.

Following up on last week's sermon on how the Gospel frees us to love and honor our parents, this week we talk about what that looks like in practice. What should a healthy parent/child relationship look like in college? How can you move toward a healthier relationship with your parents in wisdom? 

Thanks to Jonathan Inman, of Grace & Peace Church, for filling in this week!