Listening is Hard

Conflict is Hard, part I

Conflict is a normal part of life. People see the world differently, want different things, and sometimes clash. But why do disagreements so often become division, resentment, and broken relationships? This week we'll explore Jesus' surprising diagnosis of what really drives conflict—and the inner work that must happen before we can move toward resolution.

Boundaries are Hard, part II

Relationships are hard — and boundaries can make them even harder. What do you do when people push back against your “no”? In this sermon, we’ll look at how Jesus responded to anger, manipulation, and resistance without losing His peace or compromising His love. Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re gates. Come discover how truth, grace, and healthy limits can transform our relationships.

Boundaries Are Hard

Why are relationships so exhausting—and why do healthy boundaries feel so hard to set? In this honest and practical message, Pastor Bill explores what Scripture teaches about responsibility, love, and emotional health through Galatians 6 and the example of Jesus. Discover how boundaries protect relationships, preserve freedom, and help us love others without losing ourselves.

Speaking Truth in Love is Hard

Jesus came, full of grace and truth.  Those are not easy to hold together, and most of us tend to fall off on one side or the other.  Speaking the Truth in Love is hard.  It's hard because it requires both the courage to risk the relationship (and our comfort), and the purity of heart to seek the other person's good.  No one is a natural at this, but learning to speak the truth in love is essential if we want to be a spiritual family that helps one another "grow up" into Christ.

Listening is Hard

Listening is hard.  It doesn't come naturally to anyone.  We have to learn how to listen, and practice listening.  Jesus is the master.  As we apprentice ourselves to Jesus, we learn how to become the kind of people who love others by listening incarnationally.