Abba & Talitha

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 23: How We Grow 

Point to Ponder: It is never too late to start growing.

Verse to Remember: "Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God-what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect." Romans 12:2b (TEV) 

Question to Consider: What is one area where I need to stop thinking my way and start thinking God's way?

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 22: Created to Become Like Christ

Point to Ponder: I was created to become like Christ. 

Verse to Remember: "As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more." 2 Corinthians 3:18b (NLT)

Question to Consider: In what area of my life do I need to ask for the Spirit's power to be like Christ today?

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 21: Protecting Your Church 

Point to Ponder: It is my responsibility to protect the unity of my church. 

Verse to Remember: "Let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony and the growth of our fellowship together." Romans 14:19 (Ph)

Question to Consider: What am I personally doing to protect unity in my church family right now?

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 20: Restoring Broken Fellowship

Verse to Remember: "Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody." Romans 12:18 (TEV)

Question to Consider: Who do I need to restore a broken relationship with today?

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 19: Cultivating Community

Verse to Remember: "We understand what love is when we realize that Christ gave his life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers." 1 John 3:16 (GWT) 

Question to Consider: How can I help cultivate today the characteristics of real community in my small group and my church?

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 18: Experiencing Life Together

Verse to Remember: "Share each other's troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 (NLT)

Question to Consider: What one step can I take today to connect with another believer at a more genuine, heart-to-heart level?

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 17: A Place to Belong

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 16: What Matters Most

Verse to Remember: "The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love Your Neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14 (NIV)

Question to Consider: Honestly, are relationships my first priority? How can I ensure that they are?

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 15: Formed for God's Family 

Point to Ponder: I was formed for God's family. 

Verse to Remember: "His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ." Ephesians 1:5 a (NLT) 

Question to Consider: How can I start treating other believers like members of my own family?

The Purpose Driven Life - Day 14: When God Seems Distant 

Point to Ponder: God is real, no matter how I feel. 

Verse to Remember: "For God has said, `I will never leave you; I will never abandon you."' Hebrews 13:5 (TEV) 

Question to Consider: How can I stay focused on God's presence, especially when he feels distant?