{"id":13433,"date":"2025-07-17T14:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garycombs.org\/blog\/?p=13433"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:54:11","slug":"new-series-begins-this-sunday-family-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garycombs.org\/blog\/2025\/07\/new-series-begins-this-sunday-family-talk.html","title":{"rendered":"New Series Begins This Sunday: “FAMILY TALK”"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“Speaking the truth in love, we are to\u00a0grow up in every way into him who is\u00a0the head, into Christ” (Ephesians 4:15 ESV).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if the goal of communication wasn\u2019t just to be heard\u2014but to become one?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This Sunday, we’re launching a new 4-week teaching series called\u00a0“Family Talk.”<\/strong>\u00a0In a world where communication is often loud but shallow, where misunderstandings can divide families and churches, we’re turning to\u00a0Ephesians 4<\/strong>\u00a0for a better way. The apostle Paul shows us how our words, when shaped by the gospel, can actually build up the body of Christ and bring unity to our homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re leading a family, growing in marriage, raising kids, or simply trying to live at peace with others, this series is for you. Paul\u2019s wisdom applies to both our family<\/strong> and our church family<\/strong>, reminding us that communication is more than just talking\u2014it\u2019s about growing up together into Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Week\u2019s Message: \u201cThe Goal of Communication: Oneness\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we think about communication, we usually think about getting our point across<\/strong> or feeling understood<\/strong>. But God\u2019s goal is higher: oneness<\/strong>\u2014being united in heart, mind, and purpose through Christ. In our first message, we\u2019ll be in Ephesians 4:1\u20133 and 15\u201316<\/strong>, where Paul outlines what communication looks like in the Spirit-led life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. We can bear with one another in love.<\/strong>
    The tone of our communication matters. Paul reminds us to walk in humility, gentleness, patience, and love. In a world quick to criticize, gospel communication \u201cputs up with\u201d one another, not with gritted teeth, but with grace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. We can speak the truth to one another in love.<\/strong>
    Truth without love is harsh. Love without truth is hollow. But truth spoken in love is healing. Paul calls us to be eager to preserve unity by lovingly speaking truth, not to control or condemn, but to build trust and maturity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. We can build up one another in love.<\/strong>
    Our goal isn\u2019t to win arguments\u2014it\u2019s to grow together. When Christ is the head and love is our motive, every conversation becomes a chance to encourage, strengthen, and edify one another.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Join Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s commit together to make oneness<\/strong> the aim of every conversation\u2014at the dinner table, in small groups, or across the pew. Because when our words reflect Christ, they don\u2019t just make noise\u2014they make peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So read Ephesians 4 and prepare your hearts and minds for this Sunday’s message.<\/strong> See you at either 9:30 or 11am! Bring someone with you. Let\u2019s grow together in love.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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