Practical tips mentioned:

• Consider function v. form // use v. status
• Be intentional in your choices
• Be mindful of what leads to addiction
• Be in the habit of being generous
• Lean into contentment in Christ

Scriptural resources + references for prayer:

The Book of Lamentations

1 Corinthians 2:16

Matthew 6:9-13

Other resources:

Book of Common Prayer

A Diary of Private Prayer

The Valley of Vision

The Collect Prayer

Recommended Bibles:

• Eugene Peterson’s The Message Bible 
• The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV)
• A Parallel Bible (you can view an example here)
• Audio Bibles (download the Bible App)
• Journaling Bibles (you can view an example here)

Recommended sections of the Bible to start with:

• The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) 
• The Book of Psalms
• The first 5 books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)

If you’re interested in reading the Bible in 90 days, you can download this reading plan

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In this episode, David and Rachel talk about the scenes and emotions of the week leading up to Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. David helps us to imagine in our minds the behavior of the crowds, the feelings in the air, and the holy work of Jesus as he entered into separation from his Father on our behalf. Our prayer is that this episode would encourage and enlighten you this week as you reflect and prepare your hearts for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.

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Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ Author: Fleming Rutledge 

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Join us on Sundays, from January 9 through April 10, as we engage with this in our worship services (in person or online). We’re also offering a special class weekly on Sunday nights, taught by David Dwight called, “Knowing the Bible,” where you can explore the Bible in greater depth, ask questions, and become more equipped and empowered in your personal journey with God and his Word.

If you’re interested in reading along with us and engaging in this experience, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible to sign up for “Knowing the Bible”, download the reading plan, and access helpful reading resources and recommended Bibles.

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Resources and voices on Sabbath:

John Mark Comer

Annie F. Downs

Books mentioned:

The Sabbath by Abraham Heschel

Garden City by John Mark Comer

Scripture references: 

Genesis 2:1-3

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Books mentioned:

“Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs” (Author: Steve Cuss) 

“Small Knight and the Anxiety Monster” (Author: Manka Kasha)

“What Do You Do With a Problem?” (Author: Kobi Yamada)

Scripture references: 

Luke 10:38-42

John 11:1-44

Mark 12:13-17

Matthew 6:33-34

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Scripture references:

Matthew 22:15-22

Genesis 3:4-5

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