We have been created to grow in intimacy with God and one another by reading and practicing scripture together. But learning how to cultivate this in real life can be difficult. Here are some suggestions that might be helpful to you and others as you embed the scriptures into your life and relationships. Feel free to tweak these ideas to…
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“…commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead the people across the Jordan” (Deut. 3:28 NLT) Someone’s leadership has helped you become the person you are today. We have all been influenced by someone imparticular. They have shaped us with their words, actions, and viewpoints. In the same way, we want you to leverage your life and…
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Our lives teach and influence others. In order for us to help others grow their roots deep down into Christ, our lives must show the value of our relationship with Jesus by how we live and what we do. You can’t lead what you don’t live. Think about it. How influential will your encouragement of others to observe sabbath be if…
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Let me introduce you to Max and Samantha. You may know a family like them. They have two children, Ryan age 12 and Grace age 7. They are your typical family – busy with school and various activities. Ryan plays in the school band and on the baseball team while Grace has been involved in gymnastics and dance. Samantha works…
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None of us want to live our lives alone. We need people to walk with us, provide encouragement, friendship, a listening ear and sometimes a helping hand. It brings us joy and delight when people genuinely rejoice with us, and we receive great comfort when others are present and sit with us in our suffering. We need each other. God…
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Have you ever looked around and seen people in need? Maybe you’ve noticed a young, single mother struggling to work and care for her children. Perhaps the man down the street, who seems to wander around and is always searching for food and work catches your eye. Or maybe you’ve noticed a community of people that could use a few…
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“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” Martin Luther We have been called into a deep, thriving relationship with God. He is constantly pursuing us and longs to give us the desires of our hearts. The invitation to communicate with Him is always opened. We have full permission to give voice…
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