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The Pursuit of Love

Have you ever pursued someone’s love? What did you do? Has anyone ever pursued your love? What happened? Was that person trying to get you to love them, or were they simply showering you with expressions of their love? What is the difference? Have you ever pursued someone’s love? What did you do? Has anyone ever pursued your love? What happened? Was that person trying to get you to love them, or were they simply showering you with expressions of their love? What is the difference?

New Year - New Life

God’s mercy is new every day! He gives us a chance to make a new life every moment of every day. He gives us the power and privilege of choosing our life’s direction. When you encounter God, He makes all things new!

Integrity

God is a God of integrity. He isn’t two-faced—acting or speaking one way to your face and another way behind your back. God keeps His promises. He is trustworthy and faithful all of the time. There are no two conflicting parts to God. He is One in every way. He is the Prince of Peace and likes everything done in an orderly manner. There is no confusion or contradiction in Him.

Contentment

Are you thankful for what God has given you? Share what you’re thankful for.

Life Goals

Has God helped you to see a dream or goal come to pass? Share how God directed your steps through the process.

Restlessness

Maybe you are so excited about something in your life that you just can’t sit still about it. Does anyone have something they want to share about what God is doing in your life, something so exciting you can’t sit still about it?

Sibling Rivalry

Do you have a fun story to share about you and your sibling? Share a joyful memory from this God-given relationship in your life.

Timely Temptation

God knows our human condition and our vulnerability to temptation. The Bible says our faithful God will not allow us to be confronted with a greater temptation than we can stand, and He will always make a way of escape so that we are able to endure the temptation.

The Song in Your Heart

Sometimes we get songs stuck in our heads, but even when we don’t have a musical song in our minds, our hearts always sing of what we care about. Do you know what your heart is singing?

Too Cool For School

God created us with the ability to think, to reason, and to be creative. We can bring glory to God by using our mental abilities to learn and grow as a person, to develop our relationship and knowledge of God, and to prepare for our future.

A Companion of Fools Suffers Harm

There’s a saying, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Did you know this is a biblical concept? The Book of Proverbs is filled with advice about choosing friends.

A Generous Person Will Prosper

If you keep up with the news, you know our world has a problem with greed. Often, people attempt to claw their way to riches, unconcerned about who gets hurt in the process. Ironically, Proverbs 11:25 says it’s not the greedy but the generous who will ultimately prosper.

A Good Name Is More Desirable Than Great Riches

Pull up a news source, and you’ll find plenty of examples of people with heavy bank accounts and flimsy integrity. Proverbs 22:1 says that it’s better to have a good name than great riches.

Consider The Ant

Even when you work hard for something, it is ultimately a gift from God. We are blessed not from what we do, but from His goodness. Yet God expects us to do our part. Praise God for something you have because of hard work—whether yours or someone else’s.

Gossip Separates Friends

Often, people talk about how much they love God and then dish out juicy gossip on their next breath. James 3:9-10 tells us this behavior should never be. Let’s pledge that from now on, our mouths will be used to praise God rather than hurt others. Take a moment to share something good God is doing in your life.

Happy Is The One Who Finds Wisdom

Did you know you can be more knowledgeable than someone with an Ivy League education—without forking over a dime to a university? The secret is found in the Book of Proverbs.

The Lips of The Wise

Did you know the Bible calls your tongue an unruly evil, full of deadly poison (James 3:8)? It’s no wonder the Book of Proverbs is packed with advice about guarding your lips.

The Righteous Stand Firm

Diseases, disasters, wars, riots . . . It seems our world is constantly in turmoil, and many people are terrified for the future. But there’s good news: Proverbs 10:25.

The Wise Overlook An Insult

How do you react to insults? Proverbs 12:16 and 19:11 tell how wise people respond.

There Is A Way Which Seems Right

Blogs, social media posts, magazine articles . . . Everywhere you look, you’ll find people trying to convince you that their way is right. Just remember: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end result is death” (Proverbs 14:12; 16:25).

Empowerment: Who Wants To Be A Winner?

Do you know why superhero comics, books, and films are so popular? Because everyone likes a powerful hero; no one likes feeling powerless. We tend to look up to individuals who seem to have great power, whether through popularity, finances, or the means to get things done.

Communication: What Did I Just Say?

“Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.” This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., an American physician, poet, professor, lecturer, and author based in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1800s, outlines the importance of thinking before we speak and making certain each word is worth speaking.

Accountability

Everything we do impacts someone; as a result, we are accountable to God, to authority, and to our peers.

Accountability: I Have To Tell You... Why?!

Being accountable means you may have people watching what you do because you give them permission to "check up on you" sometimes, or just because they're observing you. Who calls or texts you every day to see what you're up to? On a scale of one to five ("one=I don't mind if they check in," and "five=Do they have to know what I'm doing?"), list those who DO check on you and how you feel about it.