Learning to Lovewell: W2 - WED
on January 14th, 2026
Love that Seeks (And the Sound of Love) Genesis 3:8-9 (NLT) "When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees. Then the Lord God called to the man, 'Where are you?'"They heard God walking. This suggests that God's footsteps in the garden were a familiar sound. A sound they associated with ... Read More
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Learning to Lovewell: W2 - TUE
on January 13th, 2026
The Fear that Shame Creates Genesis 3:8-10 (NLT) "I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.""I was afraid." These might be the saddest words in the Bible. Adam, who was created for fearless intimacy with God, is now afraid of the One who loves him most. Shame has twisted his perception so completely that love feels like a threat.This is what shame does to relat... Read More
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Learning to Lovewell: W2 - MON
on January 12th, 2026
As you enter Week 2, remember Crosswalk’s End Statements: we’re becoming people of belonging, becoming, generosity, restoration, and presence. This week especially invites us into restoration and presence, learning how God meets us when shame enters the story and how we can Lovewell in the middle of failure, fear, and hiding.When Shame Enters Genesis 3:8-10 (NLT) "When the cool evening breezes wer... Read More
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Learning to Lovewell: WK 1 - GROUP GUIDE
on January 10th, 2026
INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPENING QUESTIONWhat does loving well mean to you and why do you think it’s so important to our call as followers of Jesus, and our call a... Read More
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Learning to Lovewell: W1 - FRI
on January 9th, 2026
Male and Female Genesis 1:27 (NLT) "So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."The image of God is so rich, so multifaceted, that it takes both male and female to fully reflect it. This isn't about one being superior to the other, it's about both being necessary to display the fullness of God's character.Think about this: God... Read More
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Learning to Lovewell: W1 - THU
on January 8th, 2026
Very Good Genesis 1:31 (NLT) "Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!"After creating humans, God doesn't just say it's "good" like He did with everything else. He says it's "very good." The Hebrew here suggests something that is exceedingly, abundantly, supremely good. Humanity is the crescendo of creation.This isn't about human superiority, it's about human signifi... Read More
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