1) Resolve to grow: In what areas in your life do you see the need for growth? What can you personally do about it? Capture the opportunity this year to grow in those areas.

2) Read more: The mean for Americans reading books is only 4 per year. There is wisdom and knowledge that can be found in books and you can find specific titles that pertain to areas within your life that you may need growth.

3) Resolve to spend quality Bible time with your spouse: Going through the motions of getting the kids up and ready for school, homework, dinner, and in bed can be robbing of time with your spouse. You have to be intentional to get that time in. God has given you your spouse to love, cherish, encourage, and help grow. If you love your spouse the way Christ loves the church, you will have a desire to help them walk more like Him daily. 

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1. Does gathering still matter?
   • As a biblical command, it absolutely matters. We need each other and we were made for each other.
   • You still have to meet people where they are, and right now, people are in the digital world. 
   • Don't live and die by numbers, especially though this pandemic. Find ways to engage your people where they are. 
2. How do you pastor the socially distanced environment?
   • Pastor can't just go to surgeries and retirement homes like they use too.
   • As pastors, we need to lead our deacons, elders, and other key leaders to make the phone calls and check on their small group people.
   • Every Christian is called to love on people and minister to others.
3. What does personal evangelism look like now?
   • Put out a video testimony on multiple social media platforms
   • Use a gospel sharing platform like "3 Circles" or "The Romans Road" and share that online. Or invite someone to a personal devotion with you on the "YouVersion Bible App"
   • Be sure to hit the "Share" button - When you see something gospel or Christ centered online.

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Christmas becomes merry for those that have the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Merry Christmas from all here on The Harmony Perspective. 

What does it look like to do devotions, pray, and worship with your family. Listen in to what helps us with our own personal family ministry.

Be sure to check out www.harmony.church for more info about HBC and to find resources that are available to help with family ministry. 

Join in as we have a candid, transparent conversation with Ken Nether, a church planter in Michigan about how to pursue true reconciliation. Check out these resources as well. 

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Compromise-American-Churchs-Complicity/dp/0310113601/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=be+the+bridge+latasha+morrison&qid=1599144626&sprefix=be+the+bridge&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQTVLS0I1N1RYTk40JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjM1MjYyMjQ1RFdKNDJUR1QwRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjU2MTY5M1NGRlcyNVIxMDUyMiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

https://www.amazon.com/Be-Bridge-Pursuing-Racial-Reconciliation/dp/0525652884/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=be+the+bridge+latasha+morrison&qid=1599144626&sprefix=be+the+bridge&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Insider-Outsider-Journey-Stranger-Evangelicalism/dp/0310345030/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=insider+outsider+bryan+loritts&qid=1599144699&sprefix=insider+out&sr=8-3

https://crossover.church/african-american-resources

Many churches are facing a hard time while the mandatory quarantine is in place. You are not alone. But, just because times might get tough doesn't mean that you're stuck. Use this time to be innovative with what you have and look for new ways to share the Gospel. Don't stop innovating.