Looking for a quick fix, an easy solution, instant gratification or results has become a norm for most. We want an immediate weight loss pill, a magic wand for broken relationships, a winning lottery ticket, and small groups that grow rapidly overnight with little or no effort. Ha! Our expectations aren’t too high are they?!
It’s very easy to think [...]
The Missing Piece
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HERE IS YOUR GOD, Week 3, Isaiah 41:1-10
If you missed the message on Jan. 24th, you can view it here.
Group Discussion:
Opener: Have you ever won a game when the odds looked like they were impossible for you to do so? How did your opponent react?
Read: Isaiah 41:1-10
Discussion:
1. God reassures the exiled Jews in Chapter 40. Whom does God address in vs. 1-7? What [...]
HERE IS YOUR GOD, Week 2, Isaiah 40:12-31, Group Discussion
If you missed the message on Jan. 17th, you can view it here.
Group Discussion:
Opener: When you are feeling down, what favorite things do you like to think about or do to lift your spirits?
Read: Isaiah 40:12-31
Discussion:
1. Rhetorical questions are often used for emphasis. In each of the comparisons (creation, knowledge, the nations), how does God compare?
2. How [...]
“I simply remember my favorite things…”
Can’t you just hear that song ring in your head? “When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel, so bad.” If only it was as easy as Julie Andrews makes it seem in The Sound of Music.
I now know there’s a reason [...]
All-nighter…
Well, almost an all-nighter. The conversation reluctantly faded and we crashed at 5am. We just can’t keep up with our college days! Yes, at 34 years old, I’m still having “nearly all-nighters ” with my amazing college roommates. We’ve been friends for 15+ years. It’s kind of remarkable when you think about it. All 5 of us, so different [...]
