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Re-seeing the Kingdom of God: The Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, For they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 As Jesus begins His public ministry, it becomes undeniable that people want to...
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The Secret to Friendship
“We love because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 Making friends seems so much easier at camp, right? All it takes is a “hi!” walking from Waterpark ...
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Be a Good Friend
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love […]” Romans 12:9-10 One thing I love about the ap...
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Carrying Your People in Love
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 When you are having a hard time, who can you turn to for help? Part of...
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Do You Look Like Love?
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love […]” Galatians 5:22 One of my favorite songs is “More Like Love” by Ben Rector, and I often find myself singing...
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Are You Using Gracious Words?
“Gracious words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” Proverbs 16:24 I’ve been convicted lately about the words coming ...
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Loving the Body of Christ
“ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with ...
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Kind Words
“Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Proverbs 16:24 “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never...
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Serving Others
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth.” 1 John 3:18 When I was in college I remember a particularly frustrating me...
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Comparison Kills Contentment
“Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again, and he opened his eyes, his sight was restored and he saw everything clearly” Mark 8:25 “Comparison Ki...
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God is Generous to You
“But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give th...
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Why Do We Forgive?
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for...
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Choosing the Right Kinds of Friends
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” - Proverbs 18:24 I’m coming up on my te...
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Tethered
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” - J...
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Finding a Mentor
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” Hebrews 13:7 Did you k...
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Keep Your Eyes on Jesus
“We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves ...
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Encourage Each Other
“So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Several years ago, a friend’s preschooler wen...
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A Friend Worth Waiting For
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 God made us to be relational people, hence the way He demonstrates His desire not...
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The Need to Be Perfect
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 The pressures of society a...
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Friends
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Have you ever had a moment when you felt like you just nee...
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Being a Friend
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one shoul...
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Freedom Found in Confrontation
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest...
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Three Ways to Keep Community When We’re Asked to Keep Apart
“…let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty...
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Birthdays
“‘For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:13-1...
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Give a Compliment
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” Proverbs 12:25 Think about the last time someone gave you a genuine, heartfelt compli...
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Bite Your Tongue
“You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judge...
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Streaks
“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thorough...
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Respond in Love
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 I remember one summer when I was on the men staff at Greystone, I g...
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How to be a Jesus Lovin' Pal
“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17 “Friendship is acting out God’s love for people in tangible ways. We were made to represent the love o...
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Accountability
“By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.” Ecclesi...