Mosaic Community Church Of Dayton

Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you're going to get. In the midst of such uncertainty is it possible to find your destiny? Today we use the wisdom of Forrest Gump to uncover a biblical truth about what it takes to find your destiny.

In this final series on the stages of building great relationships we talk about the attitudes and skills that are necessary to keep a relationship on course. No one follows through perfectly on commitments to values, goals, or responsibilities, but in great relationships there is the capacity to talk about problems openly and quickly and get back on course. Part Three: Immediacy When practiced in a high-trust relationship, the skill of immediacy provides one of the best opportunities to grow in our ability to give and receive love. Today we learn what immediacy is and how and when to use this powerful tool.

In this final series on the stages of building great relationships we talk about the attitudes and skills that are necessary to keep a relationship on course. No one follows through perfectly on commitments to values, goals, or responsibilities, but in great relationships there is the capacity to talk about problems openly and quickly and get back on course. Part Two: Giving Hoest Feedback Giving honest and timely feedback is critical for maintaining an honest and intimate relationship. But, like confrontation, feedback can often come off as judgmental or petty. Today we talk about how to use feedback to protect and nurture your relationships.

In this final series on the stages of building great relationships we talk about the attitudes and skills that are necessary to keep a relationship on course. No one follows through perfectly on commitments to values, goals, or responsibilities, but in great relationships there is the capacity to talk about problems openly and quickly and get back on course. Part One: Healthy Confrontation It’s difficult to confront someone who not living up to their agreements. Sometimes we even believe that confrontation is judgmental and unloving. Today we learn how to confront in ways that lead to both growth and intimacy.

Personal Bible Study is a critical component to developing an intimate relationship with God, yet some books of the Bible can seem foreign and confusing to the modern reader. This talk will give you the background information you need to have a rich and profitable experience reading the book of Job.

Every once in a while we find a relationship we want to take to the next level. When we do this well, it can also take our lives to the next level. When we don't, we can end up stuck. In this series we talk about what is necessary to create a dynamic, next-level friendship. Part Five: Responsibilities The final component of a great next-level relationship is deciding who is responsible to do what. Yet we are all so busy that few of us are eager to take on new responsibilities. Today we talk about how to choose our responsibilities so that we can find balance and still live the lives we were meant to live.

Every once in a while we find a relationship we want to take to the next level. When we do this well, it can also take our lives to the next level. When we don't, we can end up stuck. In this series we talk about what is necessary to create a dynamic, next-level friendship. Part Four: Finding Traction Sometimes we feel like we are just spinning our wheels, and getting nowhere. Greg talks about how setting the right kind of goals can help us get traction and get moving forward, and also why it can be challenging for us to set goals.

Every once in a while we find a relationship we want to take to the next level. When we do this well, it can also take our lives to the next level. When we don't, we can end up stuck. In this series we talk about what is necessary to create a dynamic, next-level friendship. Part Three: Shared Values Next level relationships thrive when there are clear shared values. Greg talks about different kinds of values that we have and which ones are critical to clarify for healthy next-level relationships.

Every once in a while we find a relationship we want to take to the next level. When we do this well, it can also take our lives to the next level. When we don't, we can end up stuck. In this series we talk about what is necessary to create a dynamic, next-level friendship. Part Two: Where are you going? Next-level relationships only work when you want to go to the same place. And yet, sometimes we feel selfish when we put limits on a relationship because of what we want out of life. Greg talks about this tension and the need to have clear direction in your life.

Every once in a while we find a relationship we want to take to the next level. When we do this well, it can also take our lives to the next level. When we don't, we can end up stuck. In this series we talk about what is necessary to create a dynamic, next-level friendship. Part One: The Talk Have you ever dated someone long enough that you thought it was time to have "the talk?" Every next-level friendship has to have "the talk." In this message we explore the importance of "the talk" and what happens when we avoid or ignore this critical step of building a friendship.

We exist to help people grow in their ability to give and receive love in four key relationships. One thing that prevents our growth is the hurts, habits, and hang-ups we struggle with. Greg talks about the biblical foundation of the twelve steps and how they help us grow in these four relationships.

Greg follows his series on Creating Connections with a conversation with an atheist in order to model how to maintain warmth, empathy, and respect when talking to people whose views are very different from ours.

Do you ever wish you could feel more connected to the important people in your life? Would you like to know how to connect with new acquaintances and create more friendships? In this series we talk about four things you can do to create real connection with others. Part Five: Connecting through Feedback We cannot hide from ourselves and connect with others at the same time. Seeking feedback is not only a way to ensure that we are not hiding, when done well it can create deep connection with others.

Do you ever wish you could feel more connected to the important people in your life? Would you like to know how to connect with new acquaintances and create more friendships? In this series we talk about four things you can do to create real connection with others. Part Four: Practice Letting People Know What You Want Letting others know what we want and don't want can be challenging, and the strategies that we use to get around these challenges can be controlling and manipulative. Today we talk about how to be more genuine with your wants.

Do you ever wish you could feel more connected to the important people in your life? Would you like to know how to connect with new acquaintances and create more friendships? In this series we talk about four things you can do to create real connection with others. Part Three: Genuine Conversation In our conversations we can either communicate to control, or communicate to relate. Learning how to have genuine conversations is a critical element in building strong relationships.

Do you ever wish you could feel more connected to the important people in your life? Would you like to know how to connect with new acquaintances and create more friendships? In this series we talk about four things you can do to create real connection with others. Part Two: Concrete Communication We tend to listen in order to evaluate, judge, and categorize people, and this habit prevents a sense of connection, even in our closest relationships. Learning how to be concrete in our communication is a great way to connect more with the people in our lives.

Do you ever wish you could feel more connected to the important people in your life? Would you like to know how to connect with new acquaintances and create more friendships? In this series we talk about four things you can do to create real connection with others. Part One: Self-Disclosure Self-disclosure can be risky. We long for others to know and accept us for who we are, and yet self-disclosure creates the possibility for rejection and judgment. This talk explores the risks of self-disclosure and helps us reduce the risks involved while creating connection with more people in our lives.

Every great relationship (including a romance, friendship, or business partnership) has to have a solid foundation to build on. In this series we talk about what that foundation is made up of, and why our relationships have not been working without it. Part Five: Warmth: Getting Outside Yourself The final essential foundation of a great relationship is warmth. Greg talks about why warmth is critical, why we often lose it, and how learning to express warmth can help you grow in your ability to love God and others.

Every great relationship (including a romance, friendship, or business partnership) has to have a solid foundation to build on. In this series we talk about what that foundation is made up of, and why our relationships have not been working without it. Part Four: Respect Basic respect is another foundation to any relationship, because respect defines that there are two separate, unique, different valuable people in this relationship. Greg talks about why we struggle with giving basic respect, and the clearest way to know if someone respects you as an individual.

Every great relationship (including a romance, friendship, or business partnership) has to have a solid foundation to build on. In this series we talk about what that foundation is made up of, and why our relationships have not been working without it. Part Three: Feeling Better or Feeling Deeply When we see people we love feeling painful emotions, our first tendency is to try to make them feel better. But trying to make people feel better has some serious unintended consequences. Today we learn about those consequences, and why it's more important to help people feel deeply.