Run in Such a Way…

With the encouragement of our Life Group leaders, we recently asked people who are in Life Groups at Grace Point to fill out a brief survey about their Life Group experience.  The goal was to get some honest, thoughtful reflections on how we measure up to this picture of Life Groups at Grace Point: A …

At one time in our life, we’ve all said, “I can’t do it!”  And we’ve all probably encouraged been encouraged by a parent, spouse, friend, co-worker or supervisor with a heart-felt “Yes, you can!  You’re smart, you’re strong…you can do this!”  They are sincere in their encouragement.  Sometimes the encouragement is all we need, and …

OK, so I used to be a math guy, and I still like it for one reason:  there is very clearly an answer to a problem.  Every math problem in every math book has one answer.  Not two answers, not twelve answers…just one.  Though the solution may be difficult to discover, it is there. So …

It could very well be the most memorable line in recent movie history: “Run Forrest, run”!  It was spoken by a little girl encouraging her friend Forrest Gump to run from a bunch of bullies.  You remember the scene, right?  As Forrest ran, his leg braces came off and he ran faster and faster and …

Today’s Outflow reading was a huge challenge for me.  The authors have me pegged when they write about interacting with people we disagree with.  On page 115 that “instead of listening, we take every opportunity to disagree or correct any beliefs and behaviors we find unacceptable”.  That is certainly my first reaction, though it isn’t …

Here is a reminder to our Life Group leaders: Always, always, always include an icebreaker when your Group meets.  Why?  They help draw people in from their busy weeks, provide a easy option for newcomers, and are helpful in getting the no-quite-so-willing-to-talk to open up.  They can be a light-hearted, funny way to get the meeting started, …

Do you long for a transformed life?  Do you lament the "slow road" you seem to be on with God?  Do you wonder why some Christians seem to take huge leaps in their faith, while you seem to struggle just to stay interested?  There is no single solution to these dilemmas, but there is one …

Here is a GREAT way to get a little exercise, both physically and spiritually.  Take a prayer walk.  You could walk around your place of employment (when you are off the clock, obviously), your home, where you go to school, your neighborhood, your church, the mall, etc. Thank God for the people represented there.  Ask …

Psalm 23 is arguably the most recognized of all the Psalms.  It is one of those Psalms that reminds us that God is not only an all-knowing, all-powerful Creator, but that He also cares about the intimate details of our lives. I know you’ve read or heard it before, but read it here in the …

How often do you ask other people to pray for you?  Sometimes we are reluctant to ask.  Sometimes we don’t even think about asking. Here is a suggestion.  Next time you recognize your need for prayer, ask for it.  Send a quick email, make a quick phone call.  Ask someone to pray for you.  I …