Learning to Lovewell: W2 - FRI
on January 16th, 2026
A God to Befriend Genesis 3:8-21 (NLT) Looking at the whole story: From hiding in fear to being covered in love.When we read Genesis 3 as one complete story, we see the most beautiful picture of God's heart toward humanity. This isn't a story about an angry God looking to punish. This is a story about a heartbroken God looking to restore.Adam and Eve expect judgment, they're hiding in terror, wait... Read More
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Learning to Lovewell: W2 - THU
on January 15th, 2026
Love that Covers Genesis 3:21 (NLT) "And the Lord God made clothing from animal skins to clothe them."This might be the most tender verse in all of Genesis. Adam and Eve have just brought sin and death into God's perfect world. They've broken trust, shifted blame, and damaged their relationship with God and each other. And God's response? God makes them clothes.Think about this. The Creator of the... Read More
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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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