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![[Next Steps] The Measure of a Man (Fathers Day)](https://restorationlex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/measureofmantitle-1080x675.jpg)
[Next Steps] The Measure of a Man (Fathers Day)
This past Sunday, we celebrated Father's Day by looking at what it means to be a man. There's a ton of toxic, unhealthy versions of manhood we're presented with every day. But Jesus serves as our picture of authentic manhood, living lives defined not by climbing the...
![[Next Steps] Friended Week 5: Love](https://restorationlex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/friended_love-1080x675.jpg)
[Next Steps] Friended Week 5: Love
This past Sunday, we closed out our Friended series by talking about what holds all of our relationships together - love. But not the kind of love we see in the world. This love is a steadfast, faithful love that sticks around no matter the circumstances. We see this...
![[Next Steps] Friended Week 4: Forgiveness](https://restorationlex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/friended_forgiveness-1080x675.jpg)
[Next Steps] Friended Week 4: Forgiveness
This past Sunday, we continued our Friended series by looking at the topic of forgiveness. Relationships are messy, right? We can shut down comparison, we can improve our communication, we can handle conflict in a healthy way.... but if we can't forgive, our...

How To NOT Screw Up Conflict
Any relationship that matters is going to be full of conflict. Whether it be our marriages, co-workers, friends, or family, conflict will make its impact - whether we like it or not. Some of us run towards it, while the rest of us run as fast as we can away from it!...
![[Next Steps] Friended Week 3: Conflict](https://restorationlex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/friended_conflict-1080x675.jpg)
[Next Steps] Friended Week 3: Conflict
This past Sunday, we continued our "Friended" series by tackling a tough subject: conflict. As followers of Jesus, the way we handle conflict is a direct reflection of our understanding of the Gospel. As reconcilers and bridge builders, it's one of the primary ways we...
![[Next Steps] Friended Week 2: Communication](https://restorationlex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/friended_communication-1080x675.jpg)
[Next Steps] Friended Week 2: Communication
This past Sunday, we continued our Friended series by talking about communication. Communication issues can derail any relationship, and as followers of Jesus, we recognize that we're called to use our words to build up, not tear down. Below you'll find links to the...
![[Next Steps] Friended Week 1: Comparison](https://restorationlex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/friended_comparison-1080x675.jpg)
[Next Steps] Friended Week 1: Comparison
This past Sunday, we started a new series called "Friended," where we began dismantling the roadblocks that keep us from having authentic relationships. Whether you're married, single, dating, or somewhere in between, we all need the tools to have real, lasting...

Online Is Easy. But Real Friendship? We Need Help!
How many friends do you have? No, I’m not talking about online friends. I’m talking about real-life, know-you-and-love-you-anyway friends? That’s a completely different question. We may have a few, but some of us - if we’re honest - don’t really have one. And research...
![[Next Steps] Isaiah 61 And The Next Generation](https://restorationlex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/generic_title-1080x675.jpg)
[Next Steps] Isaiah 61 And The Next Generation
This past Sunday we were excited to welcome Marcus Patrick, director of Urban Impact, to share some of his story, as well as the exciting work ahead at the soon to open Woodhill Community Center. He spoke from Isaiah 61 - showing us how it's the recipients of the good...
![[Next Steps] How To Grow Week 4: Love](https://restorationlex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/howtogrow-1080x675.jpg)
[Next Steps] How To Grow Week 4: Love
Just because we are changing doesn't mean we are growing. Lots of things change us, but only the love of God grows us. This past Sunday, we closed out our How To Grow series by looking at how God's love is the only thing that sustains our growth through every season,...