Assurance Church Tidbit – March 10, 2010
Pass it on….
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What are YOOOOOUUUU Doing?
Our lives are filled with so much “stuff.” So much of the “stuff” is just junk that really doesn’t matter. But all that junk takes space and time. Time that could be given to “stuff” that is not junk. Ok, I’m already tired of the “quotations.”
Anyway, when was the last time you took some time to evaluate the important things? For instance, when was the last time that you evaluated the time and effort you put in to serving…the people at your church….your community….the world? What about using your gifts? When was the last time you used your gifts in the church setting?
In our American brand of Christianity, we very easily fall into the model of going to church on Sunday, hearing the message that hopefully touches us, dropping a few bucks into the offering plate, saying hi to some friends, going out to eat for lunch and then going about our week to start it all over again. What about going to church and using what God has given you to give back or minister to someone who is hurting or whatever. Then, doing it the rest of your week.
We shouldn’t go to church, but instead BE the Church. What would your Sunday be like if you went to church with that mindset?
Kindness?
Ok, this lady spent her birthday doing random acts of kindness for others. Check out the blogpost. It’s pretty awesome…and can give you some great ideas! http://mixmingleglow.com/blog/?p=1358
Zig Ziglar
If you’ve seen my other blog posts or Twitter, you would know that I’ve started downloading and listening to the Zig Ziglar podcast. I can honestly say that I feel good/pumped after listening to one of the episodes. His podcasts range from dealing with self-talk to parenting to making more sales…you name it.
I decided to visit his website and noticed that you can sign up to attend a free online webcast. They have 2 that you can currently sign up for and watch live when it happens. After you sign up, they send you the link info. through email. The next two are called, “You Gotta Get in the Game” and “The Only 3 Ways to Increase Sales.” The website is http://www.ziglar.com/home.html Check out the other resources too!
Lifelong Learning
I recently did a short video on how to find and download podcasts. You can view the video at my school blog – http://cyfair1.schoolwires.net/198720511182019637/Blog/browse.asp?A=398&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=65055
The posts are called Lifelong Learning 2a and 2b.
Sunday Sharing
This week – Galatians 3
Do you want to read Galatians 3 in a different version? You can go here - http://www.biblegateway.com/ If you want to look at Greek and Hebrew words, you can go here - http://www.studylight.org/
Small Group Questions* – Galatians 3
In this passage, Paul explained the relationship between law and faith. The law given by God is unable to save anyone because no one can perfectly follow it. It points out our sinfulness and our need for a Savior. Only Jesus, our Savior, can deliver us from our awful predicament. Only he can clothe us in his righteousness and make us right before a Holy God.
OPEN
1. What would life be like if you never made any mistakes?
EXPLORE
2. How were the Galatians attempting to live out the Christian life? (3:3)
3. What is the curse on those who depend on making rules and adhering to rules to make them right? (3:10)
4. What important element is missing in the law? (3:12)
5. What did Christ do in response to the law’s curse? (3:13)
GET IT
6. In what ways do believers try to live the Christian life in their own strength?
7. When have you felt most successful in living the way Christ desires Christians to live?
8. How does it make you feel when you really blow it in your faith?
9. What contrasts can you be drawn between rule-keeping and a relationship as a basis for spiritual living?
APPLY
10. How would change your life to make all your actions perfectly consistent with the belief that you cannot earn a good standing before God?
*taken from Ilumina Bible Software
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