NBLC isn’t about making members, but disciples! But WAIT! The Bible actually calls us “members of one another.” We are “family members.” We will explore the fact that just as we are all members of the human race, we were made for faith-family connections.

📖 1 Peter 1:22-25 | bit.ly/3xubJLe
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Do you have hope? Are you sure you know what I’m referring to by the word “hope”? Does your hope give you courage and calmness in the face of extremely disturbing circumstances? Would you like some more hope?

Ever feel like the world is getting worse? Do government systems appear corrupt, the leaders also, and culture appear to be at war with your faith? How *didn’t* Daniel respond to these circumstances?

Truly God was with Daniel and his friends. The bigger miracles were not walking through fire or closing lions mouths; what really astounds is the hope, humility, and wisdom we see in those who followed the rule of faith.

Many look to Daniel for prophetic insight, but what we really benefit from is learning how to live godly lives in a world gone wrong. Can we really live counter cultural lives in Babylon -- or 21st century USA? It may come at a price.

The book of Daniel might bring to mind prophecy charts, diet fads, or tales of lions, but these are distractions if focused upon to the diminishment of the prophet’s main point. God often chooses to be with us in our trials rather than deliver us from them.

God has equipped you with gifts and tasks to grow His kingdom and share His love. But do you always use those gifts for that purpose? Does it always seem fair to share God’s love with those around you? Jesus addresses all this and more through a parable. Let’s dive in to what He has to say.

📖 Luke 20:9-19 | bit.ly/3vWInV1
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It is not a stretch to say there’s a lot in common between mothers and missions. Having children and making disciples are very much alike. It all starts where you are and you don’t know where it’ll take you!

📖 Matthew 28:18-20 | bit.ly/2Of9U3U
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Jesus said it: it is more blessed to give than to receive. Isn’t it strange that the more we have the less prone we are to give? That’s not true of everyone, but we all will struggle with that truth.

📖 Acts 20:35 | bit.ly/3fwxFQm
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We are not saved by good works but for good works. And doing good works makes us feel good, no that’s not the whole reason we do them. Why do we do good works?

📖 Ephesians 2:10 | bit.ly/31I9Z3u
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