Arbor Church

Explore the art of deep listening and its profound impact on relationships. The discussion reveals how genuine presence can foster emotional health, using Jesus as a model. Experience the challenges of distractions while learning practical tips for attentiveness. Delve into the concept of incarnational listening, where empathy meets understanding, bridging ancient teachings with modern connection. Discover the call to step outside comfort zones for deeper empathy and meaningful interactions.

This week in Emotionally Healthy Relationships, the art of becoming self-aware, or: how to take a really good look at yourself and understand the part of the iceberg beneath the waterline… starring David, Saul, a lyre, and a spear.

Explore the crucial connection between emotional well-being and spiritual growth. Learn how to manage expectations in relationships to prevent conflict. Unpack the often unconscious and unrealistic elements of what we expect from others. Discover the importance of open communication for healthier connections. Delve into the challenges of surrendering expectations in your relationship with God, as illustrated through powerful stories from the Gospel of Mark. Trust in a greater purpose, especially amid disappointment.

Explore the deep connection between spiritual maturity and emotional health. Discover how mind reading can lead to misunderstandings and conflict in relationships. Learn practical steps to challenge assumptions and encourage open communication. Delve into the importance of expressing love through actions and engaging in honest dialogue. This journey emphasizes that true growth in faith is intertwined with developing emotional awareness and nurturing supportive connections.

In a world full of Bad news and Fake news … Easter is Good News, the miraculous and rare kind that doesn’t come with strings or a catch. Through Mary Magdalene’s story, Ryan shows us how Hope rises on the day of Jesus’ resurrection.

This Good Friday, we remember the death of Jesus, and ask: why did it have to be on a cross?

Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praises. Is anyone among you ill? He should summon the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with olive oil in the name of the Lord. Ryan closes our series on James with a message drawn from the last verses of Chapter 5, wherein James shows us how to have patience in suffering through prayer.

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into this or that town and spend a year there and do business and make a profit.” You do not know about tomorrow. What is your life like? - James 4. Today, Scott walks us through James’ harsh words for wealthy oppressors, and shows us what it means to honor God with our wealth and our plans.

Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? – James 4. In the book of John, Jesus asks John: What do you want? This question is remarkably insightful – because we are what we want. Not what we think or believe or do – what we want. Pastor Ryan explains.

Who is wise and understanding among you? James’ rhetorical question in Chapter 3 opens a set of verses that help us distinguish true wisdom from counterfeit.