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Send us Fan Mail Loving your neighbour is a clear biblical concept, but how does that work in reality, what are the things that distract us from making a difference to our neighbours and how can agenda creep in and disrupt those relationships?

Send us Fan Mail As a forerunner to our look at the whole idea of Loving without Agenda, today we look at the varying dynamics of relationships, taking time to consider the unique roles that we have to play in different scenarios and asking the question of 'How can we become love to those that we meet?'

Send us Fan Mail When we take time to assess how we approach relationships in our lives, we can begin to see how agenda creeps in to so many aspects of what we do. Today we introduce our next topic, looking at the reality of being love to people and the challenge of loving without agenda.

Send us Fan Mail We can learn so much from the life of Daniel. One of the most significant lessons is the patience that Daniel shows throughout his life - real dedication, focus and commitment. Today we look at the importance of patience and the impact that we can have if we can work towards patience in the long game.

Send us Fan Mail The start of a new year often creates space for us to be able to reflect on our lives and make adjustments. How can we be people who are kind to ourselves, not beating ourselves up about what we have or haven't done, but use hindsight as an educator that can help us make the necessary adjustments that will help us reach our God-given potential.

Send us Fan Mail In an ideal world, when we make a difference to someone's life, we should see them make progress which lead to some form of change. Sadly, life doesn't always work like that. Today we look at examples of this, throughout the life of Daniel, and begin to ask how we can shape our approach to be more patient, understanding and realistic in our expectations and our perceptio...

Send us Fan Mail Fear can so often overwhelm us. How can we be people who harness the lessons that a healthy fear can teach us whilst not allowing ourselves to be so overcome by fear that it hinders our ability to move forward.

Send us Fan Mail Pursuing success is often a natural drive in all of us, how can we learn to succeed well, without becoming boastful and arrogant, and how can we develop an approach to others that avoids the temptation to criticise people when they broadcast their successes.

Send us Fan Mail Today we take the opportunity to look back over the first year of the Living Room, considering where we started and how we've developed an understanding and an identity over that time.

Send us Fan Mail Compromise can often be seen as a negative and a sign of weakness, but sometimes compromise can lead to opportunity and influence. The key is knowing at what point you choose to stand and, most importantly, how can you make a stand with love and respect.

Send us Fan Mail When we take time to consider how our society has evolved it has to change the way we choose to connect with people. Here we look at the the key elements that define our society and the challenge that we face in attempting to be people who can effectively impact the people that we meet and the society that we live in.

Send us Fan Mail When we think of the word 'Evangelism' it can conjure up a range of emotions in us. Sometimes we feel like we might come unstuck and not have all the answers. What if evangelism was less about having all the answers and more focussed on loving people and trying our best to reflect Jesus to the people that we connect with?

Send us Fan Mail Watching how Jesus lived a life that was so connected to God is a real inspiration. It's that focus that enabled Him to be so committed to the reason he was here on earth. Today we look into the example Jesus sets and ask the question; What would our lives look like if we were that that connected and committed to God?

Send us Fan Mail Jesus lived His whole life in waiting. He became a picture of patience and self control. What does He show us and what does it look like to wait well?

Send us Fan Mail I'm sure we could all be a little more Loving and Forgiving, but when we look at the life of Jesus, He really shows us the difference those characteristics can make when we activate them throughout all elements of our lives. Feel free to listen in and see what we can learn from Him.

Send us Fan Mail It's clear to see that Jesus was humble and servant hearted. Today we take a look at how those values shaped who Jesus was and ask ourselves, How can I enhance my life by developing these attributes?

Send us Fan Mail Jesus would often be Gentle, Kind and Compassionate to the people that he came across, how can we learn from His approach, connect with people who may be finding life a challenge, but also use those abilities to stand for what is right.

Send us Fan Mail Following on from our look at identity, we now focus our attention on the characteristics of Jesus. What are the elements that make him stand out as an individual and how can we be shaped by adopting those same values.

Send us Fan Mail How we view God has a huge impact on the role that he is able to play in our lives. We can easily end up with a skewed concept of how God works, maybe he’s like a disappointed headteacher, or a great wish granter or maybe more of an austere general. Today’s conversation challenges those concepts and looks at some of the traits that can enable God to have a positive influence on ou...

Send us Fan Mail Whatever is at the core of our identity provides the foundation for how we move forward in life. Allowing God to be at the centre of everything we are and everything we do has the ability transform each aspect and layer of our identity, allowing us to become people who can work towards becoming 'Who Jesus would be if He was me.'

Send us Fan Mail The things we learn and experience through our childhood has a huge impact on the person that we become in later life. Today we explore some key elements of our development and discuss the impact that learning to walk with God can have on our identity.

Send us Fan Mail We can go through many things in life that leave a scar. Our default is to hide our scars, but they all tell a story. Our scars shape us and change us and if we can connect with God in that process then journey develops character and, in turn, we find hope. This week we look at the raw reality of those journeys and see how God can transform us in the process.

Send us Fan Mail We all grapple with different things that hinder our ability to be the best version of ourselves. These thorns are painful to remove and challenging to overcome, but we're not on our own. 'Who the son sets free, is free indeed.' That's the truth for us. Today we look at those challenges and how, if we choose Him, Jesus can change things for us.

Send us Fan Mail Our character is key to our identity and is impacted by the range of experiences we face in life. Today we look at how can we include God in a way that allows our character be stronger and our overall usefulness as a human being can be transformed.

Send us Fan Mail The skills we have and the things we are passionate about are often key elements of our identity. What would it look like if God was able to influence these areas of our identity? We find new opportunities through our skills and passion, when God is involved, the possibilities of what could happen are transformed.