Category: Devotional
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Day 22: We’re Connected to Grow Together – By Being Examples to Each Other
Point to Ponder: We all need models to mature. Verse to Remember: “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” — I Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) Question to Consider: Who will I look to as models and mentors for my spiritual growth? Who am I willing to be an…
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Week 4: Growing — We’re Connected to Grow Together
Verse to Remember: “Encourage one another and build each other up.” — I Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) [Read More] thoughts on weekly Session 4 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Community,
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Day 21: We’re Chosen To Fellowship Together — By Being Honest With Each Other
Point to Ponder: Honesty strengthens community Verse to Remember: “No more lies, no more pretense.” — Ephesians 4:25a (Msg.) Question to Consider: Which temptation are you more prone to struggle with: lies of commission or lies of omissions? [Read More] thoughts on Day 21 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days of…
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Day 20: We’re Chosen To Fellowship Together – By Being Patient With Each Other
Point to Ponder: The more we understand, the more patient we become. Verse to Remember: “Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” — Ephesians 4:2b (NLT) Question to Consider: How can you become more patient with the people in your life? [Read…
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Day 19: We’re Chosen To Fellowship Together – By Getting Along With Each Other
Point to Ponder: Go for the love, not the win Verse to Remember: “I get you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in the church. I plead with you to be of…
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Day 18: We’re Chosen To Fellowship Together — By Supporting Each Other
Point to Ponder: God enables us to love the fear out of one another Verse to Remember: “…all of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds.” — I Peter 3:8 (NLT) Question to Consider: To whom…
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Day 17: We’re Chosen To Fellowship Together – By Respecting Each Other
Point to Ponder: Respect begins with a godly perspective Verse to Remember: “Excel in showing respect for each other.” — Romans 12:10b (GW) Question to Consider: Which of the four ways of showing respect to others presents the greatest challenge to you? [Read More] thoughts on Day 17 of Rick…
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Day 16: We’re Chosen To Fellowship Together — By Committing To Each Other
Point to Ponder: Community is built through commitment Verse to Remember: “Let’s agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other.” — Romans 14:19a (Msg.) Question to Consider: If you were to ask one of your good friends who — or what — they think you are…
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Day 15: We’re Chosen To Fellowship Together — By Admitting Our Need For Each Other
Point to Ponder: I need other believers in my life and they need me. Verse to Remember: “Since we are all one body of Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.” — Romans 12:5b (NLT) Question to Consider: What might be keeping you…
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Week 3: Belonging — We’re Chosen To Fellowship Together
Verse to Remember: “Since we are all one body of Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.” — Romans 12:5b (NLT) [Read More] thoughts on weekly Session 3 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Community,
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Day 14: We’re Commissioned To Reach Out Together – By Representing Jesus
Point to Ponder: We no longer live, rather Christ live in us. Verse to Remember: “Whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of he Lord Jesus.” — Colossians 3:7 (NLT) Question to Consider: How can you represent Jesus in your world today? [Read More] thoughts on…
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Day 13: We’re Commissioned To Reach Out Together – By Giving Practical Help
Point to Ponder: People know we love them when we show we love them Verse to Remember: “Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions.” — I John 3:18b (LB) Question to Consider: Who can you share…
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Day 12: We’re Commissioned To Reach Out Together – By Building Friendships
Point to Ponder: Love the people of the world, not the values of the world. Verse to Remember: “Be friendly with everyone. Don’t be proud and feel that you are smarter than others. Make friends with ordinary people.” — Romans 12:16 (CEV) Question to Consider: Do you have any meaningful…
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Day 11: We’re Commissioned To Reach Out Together – By Showing Acceptance
Point to Ponder: God wants you to accept others just like Jesus accepted you Verse to Remember: “Reach out to welcome one another to God’s glory. Jesus did it; now you do it!” — Romans 15:7 (Msg) Question to Consider: Who is the last person in your life that you…
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Day 10: We’re Commissioned To Reach Out Together – By Offering Hospitality
Point to Ponder: Open hearts lead to open homes Verse to Remember: “Open your homes to each other without complaining.” — I Peter 4:9 (TEV) Question to Consider: Have you had your neighbors into your home lately? [Read More] thoughts on Day 10 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Community.
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Day 9: We’re Commissioned To Reach Out Together – By Using Our Small Group
Point to Ponder: “We” is more powerful than “me” Verse to Remember: “…you are working together and struggling side by side to get others to believe the good news.” — Philipians 1:27b (CEV) Question to Consider: Which of your friends and family members can your small group being praying for?…
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Day 8: We’re Commissioned To Reach Out Together – By Being Intentional
Point to Ponder: Make the most of every opportunity to share Verse to Remember: “Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.” — Colossians 4:5 (NCV) Question to Consider: Will anybody be in heaven because of you? [Read More]…
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Week 2: Reaching Out — We’re Commissioned To Reach Out Together
Verse to Remember: “Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.” — Colossians 4:5 (NCV) [Read More] thoughts on weekly Session 2 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Community, as well as lists of community services in Elk Grove.
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Day 7: We’re Compelled to Love God’s Family – Because It is a Witness to the World
Point to Ponder: The whole world is watching how we love one another Verse to Remember: “Your love for one another will prove to the world you are my disciples.” — John 13:35 (NLT) Question to Consider: How loudly do your actions speak about the love of God? How loud…
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Day 6: We’re Compelled to Love God’s Family – Because It is Practice for Eternity
Point to Ponder: The greatest lesson in life is love Verse to Remember: “We are anxious that you keep on loving others as long as life lasts, so that you will get your full reward.” — Hebrews 6:11 (LB) Question to Consider: How can you practice love more urgently, consistently,…
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