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Week 9: Welcome
Martha gets a bum rap as the cranky sister in the kitchen who sasses Jesus and bosses Him around. Truth is, someone has to get the house ready when guests are coming! The root of the word "hospitality" is the same as the words "hospital" and "hospice.” To practice hospitality is to nurture, strengthen and serve your neighbors so they leave your home physically, spiritually and emotionally strengthened. Discuss the Next Best Steps from the end of Chapter 9 on page 39 of your Small Group Guide,...
Week 8: Give
What can you expect when you cross the street? Jesus was so moved with compassion for His neighbors that He asked His followers to pray that the Lord would send someone to help them. Then Jesus stopped praying and did something about it. Discuss the Next Best Steps from the end of Chapter 8 on page 335 of your Small Group Guide, and think about what you can give to your neighbor today!
Woman Refuses to Engage in Social Media Debate: What Happens Next Will Shock You!
Orlando. The word once synonymous with magical memories and family adventures now strikes our hearts with grief, fear, and anger.. I (Sara) was part of 9/11. Not in the Pentagon, but working and living very close by. My building shook, I saw the flames, felt the blast, and smelled the smells of terror that no one thinks about. I also got to huddle with my roommates, who at one point I thought were dead, in our apartment on Army Navy Drive and grieve. Alone. With no "noise" other than the news...
Week 7: Help
Sometimes asking for help is harder than giving it. How can you use your spiritual gifts to help others, and how can you help your neighbors by letting them help you? Discuss the Next Best Steps from the end of Chapter 7 on page 31 of your Small Group Guide. Amy and Sara offer their "help" here!
Week 6: Serve
There are countless ways to serve, and God will bring you many opportunities. He uses crises, calamities and celebrations to draw us closer! Discuss the Next Best Steps from the end of Chapter 6 on page 27 of your Small Group Guide. How will you find your serving niche?
