Marshall Brown - January 18, 2026
Uncluttered Perception
When our glasses are dirty and scratched or when our contacts have debris on them, it impacts the way we see and perceive the world around us. We might be able to see something in front of us, but we may not see it clearly or be able to recognize what it really is. In the same way, our perception of other people, or even ourselves, can be clouded. We don't see things the way we should. We rely on superficial things, negative character traits, past failures, and hurtful comments to determine how we view ourselves or how we view others. Why is it that I sometimes have a cluttered perception of myself or other people? How do I clean out the clutter keeps me from truly seeing things the way God wants me to?
Scripture References: Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Corinthians 5:16, 1 John 3:1, Luke 18:9-12, Luke 5:8
From Series: "Uncluttered"
Many of us have allowed ourselves to accumulate a lot of junk. Not old clothes or broken toys or containers of random bolts and electrical cords, but we accumulate addictions and criticisms and debt and various anxieties. We hold onto thoughts and habits and even relationships that are unhealthy or hurtful, and they end up clogging up our minds and our hearts and keep us from freely experiencing the life God wants to carve out for us. We invite you to join us at Flagstone as we begin the new year identifying some of the clutter we’re holding onto and discovering how to clean it out and experience a more uncluttered life.
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Marshall Brown - February 12, 2023
When Someone Is Hurting My Self-Esteem
How I feel about myself is vitally important to my well-being. When someone else's words or actions consistently cause me to feel bad about myself, that can have a devastating effect on my self-esteem...especially if that person is a friend or even a family member. How can hits to my emotional health serve as warning signs in my relationships? And what can I do when someone I'm connected to continually hurts my self-esteem?
Scripture References: Luke 6:31, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Matthew 18:15, 1 Peter 2:9
From Series: "Red Flags"
"Red flags" serve as warning signs. A burger restaurant that serves "bargain sushi"? That's a red flag. A used car dealer that says, "This vehicle has only been in two previous accidents"? That's a red flag. But what about red flags in relationships? Whether it's in a friendship, a dating relationship, or a marriage, we need to pay attention to red flags that may be warning us that there is something unhealthy in our connection with that other person. What are some of the more common relationship red flags? And what are spiritually and emotionally healthy ways of dealing with those warning signs?