In the crush to find out who we are, we can struggle with the age-old questions of “why am I here…what is my purpose?”  How can we find it? How do we walk in it?”  Are there exercises we can use to separate an overall purpose from an individual purpose? Join us for the discussion 

Resources

 2 Corinthians 3:18 

Matthew 28:19 

John 14:21 

Acts 13:36 

Psalm 119:105 

Matthew 25:23 

Acts 17:26 

Ephesians 2:10 

Lamentations 3:22-23 

Proverbs 19:21 

John 21:17-23

How does the way we view our circumstances affect the level of gratitude we exhibit? Can our focus encourage a thankfulness that goes beyond those circumstances? Is an attitude of gratitude a discipline we can cultivate in our hearts? A mindful podcast for a season of thanks. 

Bible Verses Psalm 9:1 

Psalm 28:7 Psalm 100:4 

Luke 17:11-19 

2 Corinthians 9:15 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Hebrews 12:2 

Book: A Thankful Heart by Carole Lewis 

Song: Give Thanks, written by Don Moen

While scripture reveals the character and nature of God, prayer is the place where we go to form a 

relationship with Him. It’s simply a conversation with the One we love. How can we develop a deep 

relationship of prayer? On this episode we’ll explore some ways to approach prayer and some of the 

questions and issues that affect our prayer.

Formats for Prayers

The ACTS method of Christian prayer:

ADORATION: Give God praise and honor for who He is as Lord over all.

CONFESSION: Honestly confess and repent of the sin in your life.

THANKSGIVING: Verbalize what you’re grateful for in your life and in the world around you.

SUPPLICATION: Pray for the needs of others and yourself.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

This prayer has been broken down many ways as a model.                  Here are three models to identify the 

various sections.

His Name, His kingdom, His will, Give us, Forgive us, Lead us, Deliver us. (Andrew Murray)

God’s glory, God’s kingdom, God’s will, Provision, Forgiveness, Guidance, Protection.

His Presence, His praise, His Purpose, His Provision, His Pardon, His Protection

Quotes

“The first and chief need of our Christian life is fellowship with God.” Andrew Murray

“God will either give us what we ask or give us what we would have asked if we knew everything that 

He knows.” Timothy Keller

“God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His 

hand, we must trust His heart.” Charles Spurgeon

Bible Verses Quoted:

Matthew 18:19-20

Romans 8:28-29

Luke 18:1-8 

I John 5:14

Jeremiah 33:3 

Mark 14:36 

James 4:8 

Other Resources

Christenson, Evelyn Carol. What Happens When Women Pray. (2008)

James Dobson a story was mentioned but no book

The Word of God is life! We believe that every word of the Bible is true and that everything we need for life is found in it. The deepening relationship we desire to have with our Lord is found there too. So, how can Scripture become more alive to us so that we can fall more in love with the Word of God? Let’s start that conversation!

Scripture shared in this episode:

John 1:1

Psalm 27:8

Matthew 7:24-27

Matthew 24:35

Psalm 18:30

Psalm 46:10

Psalm 119:18

Isaiah 26:3

Proverbs 27:17

Hebrews 4:12

2 Timothy 3:16

1 Corinthians 2:12

Ephesians 6:10-20

Resources:

The Bible Memory App

A traditional memory tool for key Bible verses: http://www.navigators.org/resource/topical-memory- system

There are many verses in the book of Romans that will help point a person to salvation:

*We are all sinners ( Romans 3:10,23)

*The wages of our sin is death (Romans 6:23)

*Jesus paid our sin debt on the cross ( Romans 5:8)

*Salvation comes by faith, that is, by confessing with our mouths and believing in our hearts (Romans 10:9,10)

*Call on the Lord for salvation and get saved ( Romans 10:13)

A sample prayer to ask Jesus into your heart:

God, I have not always lived my life in a way that is pleasing to you. I have made wrong choices and followed paths that took me into sin. I acknowledge that and I repent and ask you to forgive me and I choose to follow a new path that You show me.

I am choosing You, Jesus, and asking you to come into my heart. I am grateful that your sacrifice on the cross was payment for my sin, and resurrection is the way for my eternal life. I want that abundant, eternal life. I want Your Holy Spirit to come into my life to help me overcome temptations and to guide me in how to live for You.

I trust that Your plans for me are good. Help me to trust You more, even as I come to know You better. Give me a deep hunger for Your Word and for relationship with You. I thank you that I am now a new creature with a new beginning.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Friendship is a basic human need, but it doesn’t mean it’s always easy. We will discuss how we can be a better friend, grow in friendships and gain new friends by applying Scripture. The Lord cares about our day to day lives, and desires to help us as we seek Him through The Word of God. This care and instruction includes our friendships.

Scripture shared in this episode: 

James 1:17 

1 Corinthians 15:33 

Colossians 3:12-13 

Romans 12:10

Resources: 

Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables.(1908)

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