To order an Intentional Relationship study or learn more, go to: ​https://www.intentionalrelationshipsolutions.org/

Building a Bridge

Relational conflict can cause distress, poor communication, and relationship damage. So, when conflict happens, what can I do to build bridges? 1) Discuss the issue in person or by phone, not by text or email. 2) Address the issue when you are not flooded with emotions. 3) Don't assign negative motives to the other person. Understanding them is as important as being understood. 4) Have a goal of repairing the relationship more than being right. Resolved conflict can build a bridge that makes you even closer. We can all be a little more intentional. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9

Kindness Goes a Long Way

For some, being kind comes easy; for others, it's a work in progress. How we love, care for, and treat others is a direct result of our relationship with God. In Galatians 5:22-23 The Lord lists the fruit of the Spirit. These behaviors are the result of our walk with God and our relationship. Are you a kind person? Take some time today and ask God where you need to increase your kindness. Ask Him to give you His eyes to see others from His perspective. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ​

Intentional Relationships for Singles Bible Study

​Intentional Relationships for Singles is a 12-week Bible study by authors Kris Swiatocho and Pastor Dan Houk designed to help individuals get healthier through personal growth in all their relationships including God, family, friends, work, and church. 

This is a great study to help:
• Start a singles or young adult ministry
• Grow an existing ministry
• Minister to single adults allowing them to build community
• Increase the overall health of the church by having healthy singles.

Website includes:
• An online Leadership guide with week by week instructions, how to develop facilitators and table hosts, group dynamics challenges and meeting structure. Also, we have added additional icebreakers and object lessons.
• Chapter intro videos
• Marketing tools

Study includes:
• Self-reflection questions
• Icebreakers
• Group discussion questions

For more information including our LeadersZone, videos, go to www.IntentionalRelationshipSolutions.org
TOPICS DISCUSSED
• Your Identity in Christ, Gender Roles, Understanding the Opposite Sex
• Blind Spots, Boundaries, Conflict Resolution, Forgiveness, Reconciliation
• Friendships, Intentional Friendship™, Intentional Dating, Engagement
• Plus self/group reflection questions, Online Leaders Resources and Videos 

Table of Contents:
​Chapter 1: We Got It All Wrong 
(Download Chapter 1 Free)
Chapter 2: Why Relationships Fail

PREPARE - Get Your Heart Ready
Chapter 3: God, Our Perfect Intentional Relationship
Chapter 4: Learning About Yourself
Chapter 5: Overcoming Blind Spots
Chapter 6: Appreciating The Opposite Sex

PLAN - Get Your Approach Ready
Chapter 7: Boundaries
Chapter 8: Handling Confrontation Well
Chapter 9: Friendship
Chapter 10: Intentional Friendship™

PURSUE - Get Your Relationship Ready
Chapter 11: Intentional Dating

PROPOSE - Get Your Future Ready
Chapter 12: Engagement
Intentional Friendship™ Questions
Bibliography and Resources
Author Biographies
Wow! What a powerful book of information and strategy.....for building intentional, authentic relationships! This book is so
fresh, reads well, and is one of the sharpest, laser-focused tools I have ever read to help single adults build God-honoring relationships that last. Without hesitation, I recommend this book to single
​adults and to those leaders who work closely with single adults. Dan and Kris do a masterful job in sharing their life experiences that only brings greater authority to the content of this book. You gotta get it! You won’t be disappointed.

​— Joseph Northcut, Former Director of Church Resources, ChurchInitiative.org (creator of DivorceCare.org and GriefShare.org)
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