2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
3 For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3 John 1:2-4（NKJV）
Discussion Questions:
- Share how the God’s truth has been good news in your life in times of struggle. Can you share some Bible passages that have been especially important in those moments? (3 John 1:2-4, John 14:6a, John 17:17, John 8:31-32)
- Share your experiences of asking forgiveness and forgiving. There are sins of thought, words, action and inaction. Are there sins you should not confess to family members but only to God? Share a teaching that God has taught you about maintaining a good marriage relationship or a good parent-child relationship. (1 John 1:9, James 5:16a, Matthew 18:21-22)
- Have you ever reconciled with a person after a strained relationship? Is there a person that the Holy Spirit is asking you to make peace with? （Romans 12:18；Ephesians 4:25-27, Ephesians 2:14-16； Psalm 62:8）
Sermon Summary
This week, our guest speaker, Hanna Kiviniemi, a Christian counselor, taught on walking in truth and love to strengthen family relationships and emotional health. Amid today’s mental health crisis—driven by stress, broken homes, and digital isolation—she emphasized the Gospel as transformative hope, offering identity, forgiveness, and purpose through Christ. Hanna explained that truth must be paired with love, sharing practical tools like a “love savings account” for marriages—investing in kindness and avoiding withdrawals of criticism. She highlighted habits like active listening, forgiveness, and resolving conflicts with grace, using personal examples of repentance and reconciliation. For those struggling, she encouraged trusting God as a refuge, seeking support, and never losing hope. Her message blended biblical wisdom with relational psychology, offering both comfort and actionable steps for healthier, Christ-centered families.