THE #1 SECRET OF ALL GREAT RELATIONSHIPS

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Written By Caleb Kolstad

THE #1 SECRET OF ALL GREAT RELATIONSHIPS

Building Better Relationships - Part 1 | February 7-8, 2026

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Many will say they are loyal friends, 
but who can find one who is truly reliable? 
-Proverbs 20:6

The #1 Secret: TRUST

Trust is a MEASURE of CONFIDENCE

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.    
-Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust can be BROKEN

36 After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” 37 Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. 38 But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work. 39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus.40 Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care.  
-Acts 15:36-40

Trust can be RESTORED

Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you when you come, for he will be helpful to me in my ministry.   
-2 Timothy 4:11

3 Keys to Restoring Trust:

  • FORGIVENESS

  • DEPENDABILITY 

  • FAITH

Our Model: Jesus

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 
-John 1:14

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