DISAPPEARING ACTS (1 OF 3)
by Jeff Geyer
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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Disappearing Acts (1 of 3)
Series: Ghosted
Jeff Geyer
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Big Idea: We do not have to question if we are loved by God. His presence is proof.
Intro: Love can be a word that is overused and meaningless without much thought. It sounds great to tell someone you love them. However, there will come a time where that love is tested. People will either stay and love it out or they will simply ''ghost out.'' It could be the emotional discomfort or the unwillingness to admit wrongdoing that gives people the excuse to ghost out. Love requires communication. So, when there's no communication, something is still being communicated.
Ghosting is the term used when you have someone that you believe cares about you disappears from contact without any explanation.
Tension: Nothing feels good about experiencing the disappearing act by the person you like, love, and/or care about.
The term comes from millennial dating. Someone you date once or twice disappears and no longer contacts you or responds to you.
There are some reasons for ghosting: They tried to break it off but the person they dated cannot take ''no'' for an answer They didn't feel like an explanation was necessary They were no longer interested in the other person They didn't want to hurt feelings They had a sudden change of heart
Almost 7 out of 10 millennials disagree with ghosting but 8 out of 10 have done it.
Here are a few reasons why the overwhelming majority disagrees with ghosting but still do it: It's easier than having a face-to-face conversation No one will feel the pain of seeing someone else cry or be vulnerable Believing that emoji's make it better (but it really dehumanizes the situation) Believe that it's best way to avoid hurting feelings
Some of the 80% will move to end the relationship with the screen. When we communicate via screen, we are avoiding vulnerability and growing our communication skills: It is a selfish way to avoid a difficult situat ...
Series: Ghosted
Jeff Geyer
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Big Idea: We do not have to question if we are loved by God. His presence is proof.
Intro: Love can be a word that is overused and meaningless without much thought. It sounds great to tell someone you love them. However, there will come a time where that love is tested. People will either stay and love it out or they will simply ''ghost out.'' It could be the emotional discomfort or the unwillingness to admit wrongdoing that gives people the excuse to ghost out. Love requires communication. So, when there's no communication, something is still being communicated.
Ghosting is the term used when you have someone that you believe cares about you disappears from contact without any explanation.
Tension: Nothing feels good about experiencing the disappearing act by the person you like, love, and/or care about.
The term comes from millennial dating. Someone you date once or twice disappears and no longer contacts you or responds to you.
There are some reasons for ghosting: They tried to break it off but the person they dated cannot take ''no'' for an answer They didn't feel like an explanation was necessary They were no longer interested in the other person They didn't want to hurt feelings They had a sudden change of heart
Almost 7 out of 10 millennials disagree with ghosting but 8 out of 10 have done it.
Here are a few reasons why the overwhelming majority disagrees with ghosting but still do it: It's easier than having a face-to-face conversation No one will feel the pain of seeing someone else cry or be vulnerable Believing that emoji's make it better (but it really dehumanizes the situation) Believe that it's best way to avoid hurting feelings
Some of the 80% will move to end the relationship with the screen. When we communicate via screen, we are avoiding vulnerability and growing our communication skills: It is a selfish way to avoid a difficult situat ...
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