R8c

Discuss: 1) What is your experience with giving? 2) How are you “blessed to be a blessing”? 3) What gets in the way of you being a regular, faithful giver? 4) Write a prayer expressing your thoughts on giving tithes and offerings. Ask God to work in your heart where...

R8b

Discuss: 1) In your mind, what is the difference between an owner and a manager? 2) How have you been acting like an owner? How have you been acting like a manager? 3) What has been your experience with budgets? 4) Write a prayer turning over ownership of your...

R8a

Discuss: 1) Look at the Bible verses in today’s reading. Note bellow those that challenge or encourage you. 2) How do these verses align with your current view of money? 3) Write a prayer focusing your heart on God and His purpose for your life. Ask for God’s...

R7e

Discuss: 1) What are your thoughts about our call to help bring peace—shalom—to our world? Is it overwhelming to you or does it excite you? 2) Thank God for the gift of His peace and love. Ask Him to show you ways you can reach out to people with a heart to bring...

R7d

Discuss: 1) What are obstacles to a lifestyle of service that you have experienced? 2) What are things you can do this week in service to someone in your life and/or those living in poverty? 3) Ask God to give you His eyes for those in need. Ask Him to show you...

R7c

Discuss: 1) How does this definition of poverty change your view of those in need? 2) What is your reaction when you encounter situations of injustice? 3) Where have you experienced the compassion of God in your life? 4) Where have you experienced the compassion of...