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Think of a time when you were struggling, lost, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do, and someone noticed. Maybe they listened without rushing you. Maybe they helped you practically. Maybe they simply stayed close and present when you were alone. They sat with you in the confusion and accepted what you were going through. That …
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Do you remember a time when you last wanted to pray for someone else? It might’ve been during a difficult conversation, during a tough period in someone’s life, or something else entirely. No matter the case, there was a part of our soul in that moment that hurt enough and realised that the other person …
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Book Title and Author: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip KellerGenre: Christian Living, DevotionalKey Theme: Submission, ContentmentPrimary Audience: Any age group Do you find yourself constantly seeking more, and yet never truly being satisfied? Working tirelessly, and having the need to be in control of everything? A shepherd looks at Psalm 23 …
Read More >Book Title and Author: Have a Little Faith by Mitch AlbomGenre: Memoir, Inspirational NonfictionKey Theme: Living Out FaithPrimary Audience: Any age group Do you wonder what it means to live out your faith? What does it mean to be joyful in suffering? Or to give our life in service to God? Have a Little Faith …
Read More >Book Title and Author: Love Like Jesus by Judah SmithGenre: Christian Living, DiscipleshipKey Theme: Christlike Love, Spiritual GrowthPrimary Audience: Primarily for teenagers, but also good for new believers and those feeling stagnant in their faith. Do you find it challenging to love others with consistency and depth, especially when it’s difficult? Love Like Jesus addresses …
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Refer to slides for Observations of the passage and use it to read alongside below Interpretation/Application. At a Chinese dining table, it’s quite common for the last piece of food on a serving plate to remain untouched until nearly the end of the meal, when people begin to offer it to one another. You may …
Read More >Refer to slides for Observations of the passage and use it to read alongside below Interpretation/Application. Imagine yourself starting to exercise and doing a plank to work on your core strength – time suddenly feels like slowing down, 10-second feels like a minute and a minute feels like 10-minute. Your breathing gets heavier, your core …
Read More >Refer to slide for Observations of the passage and use it to read alongside below Interpretation/Application. While this is a very familiar story, it is quite telling how it can also show a different perspective to our stewardship, especially in the midst of God’s calling. When Jesus told the disciples He felt compassion for the …
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2 Corinthians 12:5-9 NLT5 That experience is worth boasting about, but I’m not going to do it. I will boast only about my weaknesses. 6 If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone …
Read More >Refer to slide for Observations of the passage and use it to read alongside below Interpretation/Application. Imagine yourself as a lost child in a bustling supermarket, the bright lights and colorful aisles overwhelming your senses. You anxiously call out for your parents, longing for the sound of their familiar voices, the voices that bring you …
Read More >Refer to slides for Observations of the passage and use it to read alongside below Interpretation/Application. When I was in the first grade of elementary school, I remember being so excited about moving to a ‘big kid’ school. When my teacher called my first name and asked me what I was normally called, I suddenly …
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We have all had moments of panic and anxiety in our lives, whether it is the pressure of preparing for a difficult exam, the nervousness that accompanies a job interview, facing uncertainties from financial hardships, or having a difficult conversation with our families and friends. Life is full of uncertainties that can leave us scared …
Read More >Refer to slide for Observations of the passage and use it to read alongside below Interpretation/Application. Have you ever been caught lying or doing anything wrong that couldn’t be justified? As a kid I was once so envious of a beautiful new toy that my friend had that I took it and hid it away …
Read More >Refer to slide for Observations of the passage and use it to read alongside below Interpretation/Application. Have you ever heard, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? This saying simply means and encourages people to eat healthily in order to avoid having to visit a doctor. But what if you have been sick for …
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We might know what the Gospel is and even acknowledge the importance of growing in our Gospel fluency (see article to learn more), but in order to grow in it, we must put it into practice and incorporate it into our daily lives. This is certainly not easy. It takes awareness of our thoughts and intentional practice. To …
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At the start of ministry season every year, we always find ourselves encountering both familiar and unfamiliar people with different needs within our context. As we settle into the rhythm and routine of school or work, this is also a great time to kickstart accountability relationships with our LCG (Life Change Groups) and help each …
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Have you ever had food or watched a movie that is so good to you and made you so excited to share with others? Have you ever then shared it and convinced them to try? Similar to sharing good experiences, sharing our story is a powerful way to share the Gospel. Stories that come from …
Read More >Imagine this: you are at an event where many people are present and suddenly there is an opportunity to share your faith with others. Whether it’s new person or someone you already know, do you feel ready to befriend them and evangelize to them through casual conversations and interactions? Don’t worry if you are not! …
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Have you ever run out of words to say when talking with someone? Maybe it’s someone you are starting to get to know, a colleague that you’re beginning a project with, or a friend you started hanging out with. You want to give a good impression, yet it seems there is a big gap. Building …
Read More >What happens after you have a great first conversation with someone at an event? How do you continue to connect with them throughout the time or connect them with others in our community? A common problem is that we do not often sustain connections effectively, then initial spark fizzles out, and we might lose touch …
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