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We are instructed to ‘build up’ the Body of Christ into spiritual unity, maturity and Christ-exalting love. This is done when each believer in the local congregation is actively growing in the Lord and eagerly serving one another with their spiritual gifts.
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When integrity is chosen over apathy and honesty is chosen over dodging the truth, these decisions can serve as a way of making God’s glory visible. Do we recognize these moments as divine? Perhaps we should!
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There comes a time when we must rest and find some revival for our weary soul!
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Can you see the symbolism in the unleavened bread?
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Although ‘Sabbath’ changed during the time of the Early Church, the practice of establishing a regular time to worship the Lord and celebrate His sanctifying work with others remained. Because Jesus is working, we can set aside our small tasks and delight in His sovereign care. But it won't happen unless we are intentional about it.
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Faith grows to maturity by learning and observing the conduct of more mature believers. Therefore, if we want to impact the world for Jesus, we need to consider how we are spending time with those who are spiritually younger.
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Biblical education and additional materials are helpful in leading Bible studies. However, they aren’t the main ingredients. Humility before the Lord and access to the living words of God can be sufficient for spiritually transformative discussions.
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Who will you influence in your life?
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Love, they say, makes the world go around. Remember the attention you gave to the one you “fell” in love with? Time seemed to fly by as you talked for hours. You gave gifts and didn’t want to be apart from each other. The day came and you committed to “loving” for the rest of your life. Then something happened. The chemistry changed...
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Gathering with other Christians around the word of God is like the family meal. It is there that we stop to feast upon the presence and promises of Jesus, offer words of encouragement and demonstrate that everyone is a vital part of the family and mission of God. It's also becoming one of the most neglected spiritual routines. It's absence deeply affects our vitality, much like missing a family meal.
