July 2016 Video, Discussion & a Meal: "Finding Love in Brokenness" - Lynne Hybels

June 30, 2016 In Home Gatherings

July 2016 Video, Discussion & a Meal: “Finding Love in Brokenness” – Lynne Hybels

Questions.

Lynne relates an early understanding of God, and an experience of faith, that is painfully familiar to many people. Do you now, or have you ever, understood God to be harsh and demanding? How does your understanding of Jesus align or conflict with this? Why?
As Lynne spent years soaking in the stories and teachings of Jesus, she came to understand Jesus as the One who “sees” her, and the One who loves her for her true self, despite her failures. Do you understand Jesus this way? Have you always?
What does it mean to “get honest and lean into the brokenness inside of me?” Is that a welcome or frightening thought?
Not only did Lynne find Jesus to be the lover of her soul, but she found in Him a radical call to compassionate action in the world. Do you think that “Jesus followers” are known for compassionate action in the world? Why or why not? If you believe this to be true of Jesus, what does it mean for your life?
What part of Lynne’s story connects with you, and why? Is there a personal response, or vulnerable questions, stirring in you?

Meal.

There’s not much better or easier than a fresh grilled summertime burger! But, Bobby Flay has some tips to bring out the best the beef and grill have to offer!

And, here’s a delicious dijon-based potato and green bean summer salad…the perfect side!

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Lynne Hybels

Since 1975, when Lynne & Bill Hybels started Willow Creek Community Church, Lynne has been an active volunteer at the church. For the last twenty years she has engaged in ministry partnerships in under-resourced communities in Latin America and Africa, and has advocated for Comprehensive Immigration Reform on behalf of the hundreds of undocumented immigrants who call Willow Creek their church home. Since 2009 Lynne has been actively trying to learn what it means to follow Jesus into places of conflict, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Israel-Palestine. Lynne also raises awareness and funds to empower followers of Jesus in the Middle East who are serving Syrian refugees and displaced Iraqis.