Usually, making wrong things right requires someone to be punished or held accountable for their actions. But can our desire to punish someone who has done wrong ever go too far? Is there another way? How do we hold people accountable for their actions in a way that honors God? Last week, we said that God is calling each of us to "do something" to fight for justice. Today, we're going to begin talking about how (and how not) to do that.

Kickstart a Conversation With God, Week 1

From Kleer Series:

Are you new to the idea of having a conversation with God, otherwise known as prayer? A conversation is simply an exchange between two individuals. Through this plan, we want to show you how to read the Bible and pray to God in a way that feels like having a conversation. 6 weeks of short readings, simple steps, and engaging videos is what awaits you.

Poem by David Bowden (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ivUG9WubxU)

It's easy to become overwhelmed by all that's wrong in the world, but God isn't calling you to do or change everything that needs to be changed. That's way too much for one person! As God's masterpiece, you are uniquely designed for a purpose. I don't know what injustices you are uniquely designed to help right, but I'm excited to see you discover that for yourself. Your unique qualities, strengths, abilities, and experiences will equip you perfectly for whatever "good works" God has designed for you to do. You can't change the whole world, but you can be a part of changing something.

Kickstart a Conversation With God, Week 3

From Kleer Series:

Are you new to the idea of having a conversation with God, otherwise known as prayer? A conversation is simply an exchange between two individuals. Through this plan, we want to show you how to read the Bible and pray to God in a way that feels like having a conversation. 6 weeks of short readings, simple steps, and engaging videos is what awaits you.

Video by Kleer Series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpfTv-lwsS4)

Kickstart a Conversation With God, Week 3

From Kleer Series:

Are you new to the idea of having a conversation with God, otherwise known as prayer? A conversation is simply an exchange between two individuals. Through this plan, we want to show you how to read the Bible and pray to God in a way that feels like having a conversation. 6 weeks of short readings, simple steps, and engaging videos is what awaits you.

Video by Kleer Series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYxRuzQIzKE)

Throughout this series, we've been saying that, if you want God to use your family to do "atypical" things, sometimes you have to be the first person in your family to do something "atypical." That's what Esau did, and it's what Jesus teaches us to do. When you've hurt, or been hurt, by someone in your family, the typical response is staying angry, avoiding each other, and getting bitter. But Esau chose to do the "atypical" thing. He met with Jacob and had a tough conversation. This might seem simple, but it's so "atypical." Not-so-typical families have tough conversations.

Kickstart a Conversation With God, Week 2

From Kleer Series:

Are you new to the idea of having a conversation with God, otherwise known as prayer? A conversation is simply an exchange between two individuals. Through this plan, we want to show you how to read the Bible and pray to God in a way that feels like having a conversation. 6 weeks of short readings, simple steps, and engaging videos is what awaits you.

Poem by David Bowden (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ObJnJ1Wo5E)

Kickstart a Conversation With God, Week 1

From Kleer Series:

Are you new to the idea of having a conversation with God, otherwise known as prayer? A conversation is simply an exchange between two individuals. Through this plan, we want to show you how to read the Bible and pray to God in a way that feels like having a conversation. 6 weeks of short readings, simple steps, and engaging videos is what awaits you. 

Poem by David Bowden (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAGqjGOBkSE)