Ask and keep on asking. Seek and keep on seeking. Knock and keep on knocking. ( Lk 18:1-8; Lk 11:5-13; Heb 4:16)

3 Essentials for Growth: Grace, Truth, Time. I cannot give grace to others until I understand that I am completely in need of it. We are called to be ministers of grace. (Lk 13:6-9; 1 Pet 4:7-11; Eph 2:8-9)

3 Essentials for Growth: 1. Grace 2. Truth 3. Time. Most things of lasting value take time. Winter: Prepare. Sprint: Plant. Summer: Protect. Fall: Provide. (Mk 4:26-29; Eccl 3:1-2; 2Cor 9:6; Lk 8:14; Gal 6:8-10)

We grow when we: 1. Allow other to speak the truth to us 2. Accept the reality of where we are in relationship to the truth 3. Invite others to help us live in the truth (Jn 1:14; Eph 4:14-16; I Cor 13; I Pet 4:7-11)

I Peter

Keys to living a hope filled life (Jeremiah 29:11-13, Isaiah 43:18-19, Mark 5:25-34)

My joy is complete when my life is connected with Christ's. (John 15:4-11, John 16:23-25, 1 Timothy 6:6, Philippians 2:1-5, John 3:27-30)

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. I can have peace because: Jesus invites me to have peace w/God through Him. Jesus never changes. I will not rely on my personal circumstances to dictate my peace. Jesus' kingdom has no end. (Is 9:6-7; Mt 10:34-42; Heb 13:8; Is 9:7; Num 6:24-26)

Knowing God has great things in store for me in the end. Knowing God will lead me by His Spirit until then. Hope is the fuel of our lives. (Num 9:15-23; Eph 5:3-5; Mt 24:40-41; Mk 12:32-37)