You might have been taught to come to church on Sunday, and maybe even to a bible study or class on another day. But what if God is not looking for an hour on Sunday, or a Wednesday night, but a life lived for Him everyday? How might we use our time differently?

God has placed in each person a unique set of gifts and skills, each able to make an impact in others. We are going to look at what it looks like to use each of our various Spiritual gifts to make an impact for God all around us.

As we think about passing the torch to others, it is important that we take time to look inside ourselves, to prepare our hearts and minds for this great task. Jesus lays out in this parable 4 different kinds of souls, and sheds some light on each’s readiness and ability to pass the torch. Scripture of the day: Matthew 13: 3-9, 18-23

Many Christians agree that sharing our faith is a good thing that encouraging more people to turn their life to Christ is a great thing. So what does that look like? Daniel shows us that we have an opportunity by the example we set in our lives to make an eternal impact on those around us. Scripture of the day: Daniel 6

When I encourage someone to train new leaders, most of us instantly think of education. Take a class, read a book, or go to a seminar. But Jesus sets another example for us, training new leaders by simply saying come and follow me, do like I do.

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There is a right time and wrong, a right way and a wrong, but sometimes it feels like God is not aware of that. Why won’t God follow my plan for life, do things my way, answer my prayers the way I asked for? We will talk about the temptation of control, and what it can do to our lives and God’s plan.

You need the newest I-thing, car, house, or phone. You never have enough money to be secure, you always should be seeking more promotions at work, your 401k is not big enough. These are messages we are told all the time, it’s hard not to think they are onto something. This week we will look at the temptations of control, and of stuff.

With distractions plenty, tired people, and low resources, Nehemiah could have grown weary or called it quits. Instead he saw the light at the end of the tunnerl and trusted God to be with him so that he could finish the work God called him to. Because when God puts His people on a mission, they are unstoppable.

When you do what God’s wants there will often be challenges. Challenges will come in many forms, and try to distract or discourage the work God calls you to. Challenges will always be present, but our challenge is how will we handle it?