Pastor Chris leads us into the new year with Jesus‘ first miracle in the Gospel of John. Through the lens of this story, Chris takes a look at the problem of codependency and invites us into a better, more healthy way of viewing ourselves and others.
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John 2:1-10
James 4:12
Hebrews 9:15
“Codependents are reactionaries. They overreact. They under-react. But rarely do they act. They react to the problems, pains, lives, and behaviors of others. They react to their own problems, pains, and behaviors.”
― Melody Beattie, Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
“Self-care is how you take your power back.”
― Lalah Delia
“Allowing others to suffer the consequences of their own actions, without enabling them, is the best motivation for them to undertake the difficult task of change.”
― Darlene Lancer
“People pleasing is a very dangerous lifestyle. In the end you lose yourself in the needs of others.”
― Tracy A. Malone
“We are lovable. Even if the most important person in your world rejects you, you are still real, and you are still okay.”
― Melody Beattie, Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
“Always do the right thing, despite the games someone else is playing.”
― Tracy A. Malone
“Everyone has fears, it is the bravery of heart that triumphs over all fears.”
― Tracy A. Malone
WORSHIP SET
Awake My Soul
Jesus Paid It All
Steadfast
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us
Your Labor Is Not In Vain
Rock Of Ages (When The Day Seems Long)