Little Footprints

Memory Verse:  Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2 JOURNAL Paul invited us to actively and constructively share the good news of other people broadly. Be on the lookout today for good news that has recently happened to the people God has put in your life. Maybe someone got a promotion or finished a marathon or published an article or reached some goal they set or celebrated a significant anniversary. It could be something they did that helped someone else. Maybe that someone is you. Once you have identified the good news, actively and constructively celebrate this success with that person. It can be as simple as sharing a few affirming statements. If you can meet with them personally, that would be best. Second best would be...

  Memory Verse:  Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2 Journal There are going to be things coming at you all day—things you see, things you hear, things you touch, things you smell, and things you taste. It can be from watching the news, driving to work, participating in a conversation, walking into a bathroom, sitting in a meeting, taking a phone call, or even eating dinner. Information from your senses will be sent to your thalamus. At that moment, you have a quarter-second to decide either to give in to your natural tendencies toward grumpiness or to pause and evaluate what is really going on before you respond. Today, take the most challenging situation you come across and determine that you are not going to let it b...

 Memory Verse:  Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2 I think it was in our A2 Group or maybe it was church: JOY: Jesus - Others - Yourself We must put into practice listening and not listening to just respond. Talk to people and ask them about their situation. Be mindful not to switch to your story in the middle The other challenge is find at least two occasions to say out loud, "I don't know...what do you think?" I totally did this, this week!  Listening intently is important to do--sometimes I feel like I listen enough to form a response. I need to get comfortable with silence and let everyone have thier moment--plus, you make friends that way.  You build trust that way. I haven't done this yet - will let you...

 We have a new memory verse(s) this week: Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2 I really enjoyed reading the beginning of Part II...because it answered my prayers! (Oh yes it did).   When it comes to matters of every spiritual community, Randy defined a handful of essential things we all embrace: Truthfulness: Speak the Truth. Promises: Keep our promises. Respect: Respect One Another Addiction: We do not allow addiction to overtake our lives. Here's the part I love: Most everything else is non-essential: money management food choices political views <--YESSS (I can be a Christian and have a different political view) exercise routines driving styles cold oranges or room temperature oranges Toilet Paper - Over or un...