LEARN AND TEACH Wednesday Read: James 3:1-2 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in…

LEARN AND TEACH Tuesday Read: Proverbs 22:6 6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. (NIV Proverbs 22:6) Study: If you are a parent, your main job is teaching your kids how to be Christians. As we mentioned yesterday, your kids look…

LEARN AND TEACH Monday Read: Titus 2:7-8 7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. (NIV Titus 2:7-8) Study: It is the duty…

DISCIPLINES Friday Read: Take a look at this webpage: https://renovare.org/about/ideas/spiritual-disciplines Study: I know we have done this before but I want you to take a look at this list. I want to challenge you to pick one discipline that you do not regularly practice. Over this weekend, try to set aside a small amount of…

DISCIPLINES Thursday Read: James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” Study: Sometimes, when we seek to live out spiritual disciplines in our lives, we can fall into the temptations…

DISCIPLINES Wednesday Read: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Study: What things do you consider to be “honorable”, “pure”, “pleasing”, or “commendable”? Is there a person in your life…

DISCIPLINES Tuesday Read: Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Study: Where did you learn how to react to many different situations in life? For many, we learned how to cope and react to situations by watching and listening to our parents.…

DISCIPLINES Monday Read: 1 Timothy 4:7 “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” Study:  If you want to run a marathon next year, what do you do? If you were going to start a new job doing something you have never done before, how would…

A LIFE OF PIETY Friday Read: Matthew 6:1-21 1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in…

A LIFE OF PIETY Thursday Read: Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (NIV Mattheww 6:24) Study: This is one of those verses that challenges…