We don’t like to focus on the devil, but we need to be aware of his schemes. He will attack relationships, our health, our thoughts, and emotions. As we learn to take authority over him and be healed of internal wounds, we’ll find deliverance and freedom. Listen to Just the AudioDownload the Notes  

When Jesus walked the earth he had boundaries. Not everyone had equal access to Him. Boundaries protect our time, energy, and resources so that we can give them away intentionally. When we don’t have boundaries, we end up not having much to give to the most important relationships in our lives. Listen to Just the AudioDownload the Notes  

Because of what Jesus did for us in His life, death, burial, and resurrection, we are completely new creatures. We are whole in Jesus. The part of us that was broken, sinful, angry, unworthy, etc. has been cut away. The Christian life then is not about trying to get fixed (inside or out) but learning to embrace the truth that Jesus made us whole! Listen to Just the AudioDownload the Notes  

How do we confront people in such a way that we don’t raise their defenses? How can we share feedback without attacking people? Learning to do these things well makes us powerful communicators who can change relationships and cultures. Listen to Just the AudioDownload the Notes  

The more rules in any environment, the less need for confrontation. The more freedom people have, the more conflict there will be and therefore the more confrontation we’ll have to do. Jesus has summoned us to create environments of freedom and to learn to do confrontation well. Listen to Just the AudioDownload the Notes