Heartbreak. A word that leaves a bitter taste among our relationship goals and dreams. Why does God allow breakups? How does He want us to respond when it happens to us?
The ground truth is: God wants you to flourish. Nothing will prevent Him from loving or caring for you less. He is there with us in our darkest valleys, in our most broken moments. Tune in to Pastor Nick Osborne’s message as he offers biblical perspectives and godly experiences on processing and healing from break-ups and past hurts.
Grateful: A Foundation for Great Relationships | Is It Love? (Ep. 8)
When you’re only scanning for the negative, you’ll easily find just that.
We can be just as good at noticing the things our loved ones are doing right as we are at noticing what they’re doing wrong, and that perspective that we choose carries immense power and influence. Do you have a godly perspective and focus? Join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he shares how we can embed gratitude into our DNA, to practically live out God’s ways of giving thanks, even in our everyday lives.
Learning to Connect Better: The Skill of Giving and Receiving Relational Bids | Is It Love? (Ep. 7)
Have your closest relationships that once felt like a blessing now hit a ceiling? Do you feel an exhausting strain between you and your loved one that just won’t go away?
Love is not just a feeling; love is a skill, one that we practice in every interaction with our loved ones. Join Pastor JB to master how to connect more tenderly, peacefully, and lovingly towards those you love, and to use these techniques to build bridges, foster affection, and mend wounds.
It’s Time to Make Up Your Mind | Is It Love? (Ep. 6)
Have you ever found the feelings of your love fading? Do you have a relationship that started out so sweet but is now struggling to survive?
Love stretches beyond our feelings and daydreams, and we need a godly mindset on love to pursue what God has set for us. Join Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Lam as she reflects on Jesus’ mentality of servanthood and humility, teaching us God’s way to fight for our love.
The Quest for Certainty | Finding the Right Partner (Part 3) | Is It Love? (Ep. 5)
You’ve examined their character, you’ve considered the compatibility between you two, you’ve weighed out the factors and details of your long-term future. What else is there to look for? How do you know for sure that he or she is the one for you?
Join Pastor J.B. as he guides us through some final thoughts before the big decision. Whether you're single or married, tune into this message to discover faithful advice to build and tend a godly and joyful relationship.