There are two types of people in this world: those who like change and those who fear change. Whether we embrace or run from it, change is inevitable, for better or worse. While some types of change can be difficult, others can be wonderful. For example, when Jesus cam...
Continue ReadingWhen was a time someone asked you to do something that felt impossible? How did you respond? For me, I was tasked as a college student to navigate my college church group through the city of New York without any help. I am horrible with directions, so as you can imagin...
Continue ReadingComfort zones have their name for a reason: they are comfortable. When everything is perfect, and when we feel safe and secure, we are, in fact, comfortable. The problem is, however, our comfort zones can hold us back and keep us from embracing the lives God has called us to live. Toda...
Continue ReadingWhat was the last thing that you lost? Maybe you lost your car keys, wallet, jewelry, or something else valuable to you. The feeling of panic and concern that we feel when we realize that we have lost something is not fun. While losing these items is not fun, the Bible...
Continue ReadingWhen my nephew learned to do the monkey bars, I wanted to try too. I thought, “How hard can it be? After all, My 6-year-old nephew knows how to do this!” I quickly discovered as I began to try the monkey bars that I could not even move one arm. It was so to...
Continue ReadingWhen we give our lives to Christ, everything changes. He gives us salvation, hope, peace, and so much more. He also gives us gifts and talents, so He can use us to make a difference. When we leverage our gifts and talents for Him, we have the opportunity to have a significant impact. W...
Continue ReadingNo one enjoys being interrupted. Whether you are telling a story and are interrupted mid-story, or you are working hard on a task and are interrupted by someone asking for help, interruptions are almost always inconvenient and frustrating. We are beginning a brand-new ...
Continue ReadingFor your small group community to be healthy, you all need to take time to talk about expectations and goals for the coming year. As we start a brand-new year of meeting together regularly, we want to make sure that we establish clear expectations for group members. This is a time for ...
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