This message from our “It’s Complicated” relationship series focuses on the “T” in G.I.F.T.: It Takes Time.

Pastors Joel and Nicole teach how meaningful relationships—friendships, marriages, family, and even church community—don’t grow by accident. They require time, intentionality, and a willingness to let God work in us, not just in the people around us.

Using John 13:34–35, 1 Corinthians 13, and Matthew 7:1–5, they explore:

How the quality of your relationships is shaped by what you bring into them

Why culture is obsessed with connecting but rarely shows us how to stay connected

The difference between “window relationships” (projecting onto others) and “mirror relationships” (allowing God to reflect what’s in us)

Loving others the way Jesus loves you—bearing, believing, hoping, and enduring together over time

This message will challenge and equip you to move from shallow connection to deep, Christ-centered community.