Marshall Brown - February 23, 2025
It's My Inability to Forgive
So many feuds between families and friends, so many conflicts between nations, so many squabbles between couples could possibly be prevented if one or both parties would choose to forgive the other. And yet the core issue that causes distance and disconnection in many relationships is an inability, or maybe just an unwillingness, to forgive. How do I truly forgive someone who has caused me pain? And how does holding onto bitterness impact my relationships?
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:15, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Matthew 5:44-45, Galatians 5:1, Ephesians 4:31, James 5:16, Psalms 51:3, Luke 17:5, Colossians 3:13
From Series: "It's Not You, It's Me"
In any relationship there will inevitably be flaws and shortcomings to endure. Whenever a relationship becomes unhealthy, it is not uncommon to try to point out the other person’s failures or accuse them of being the source of the problem. But what if it’s me? What if there is something that I could improve about myself that would improve this connection? We’re going to spend the next several weeks at Flagstone taking an honest look at ourselves and discovering what we personally can be doing to improve the health of our relationships.
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Marshall Brown - January 8, 2023
No Excuses in My Relationship with God
"I'm too busy." "It's been too long." "It's not a big deal." If we made those kinds of excuses for why we're disconnected from our spouse or someone we're dating or our kids, it would be heartbreaking for that person. And yet many of us make the same kind of excuses for why we don't choose a relationship with God or why we don't stay in a close connection with Him. So why does it matter whether or not I choose to accept God's grace in my life? And how do I get out of the habit of making excuses for why my relationship with Him has grown stagnant?
Scripture References: Colossians 3:16, John 3:16, Acts 17:27, Romans 3:23, John 10:10, Romans 12:1, Matthew 8:21-22, 1 Corinthians 6:20, John 6:60, Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 2:4
From Series: "No Excuses"
Most of us know the frustration of setting goals for ourselves in different aspects of our lives and then failing to stay committed to achieving those goals. Often we find a variety of excuses to justify why we fall short of what we set out to accomplish. What if, instead of making excuses, I chose to follow through on the things I know I need to do? What would happen if I kept trying again instead of giving up when things got tough? As I begin a new year, it may be time to recognize the things in my life that need to be different, and it may be time for me to fully commit to those changes - no excuses!
