Part 5: In All Things, Grace
The power of gracious love is profound. When given, grace multiplies what is ordinary into something divine. John 13:34-35; Romans 12:10; Galatians 5:13
Part 4: Outpouring
What we do for others is also doing something significant for ourselves. Character is built through the powerful and transformational process of serving others. Romans 14:13; Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 10:24
Part 3: For All to See
Conflict begets conflict, while unity becomes collateral damage. The more we strive for reconciliation, the greater the potential for unity and the more the world takes notice. Mark 9:50; ephesians 4:32; 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Part 2: The Difference in Me
Changing the world often starts with us first. Individual changes can lead to collective ones. As you change, you inspire others to make shifts in their perspectives or behaviour, leading to a broader impact. Romans 12:10; Philippians 2:3; 1 Peter 5:5
Part 1: Epidemic
Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Acts 2:42 Epidemics are rarely healthy. They often foster fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and distrust, disrupting daily life and our ability to thrive.
Ask God – The Growing Son of God
Luke 2:41-52
Part 4: When the Time was Right
Theme: Love The essence of Christmas is a celebration of God’s love, in the sending of his Son! Galatians 4:4-5
The Wondrous Story-Part 3: They Saw and were Filled with Joy
Theme: Joy Joy produces intense feelings, especially when it is the response to a fulfilling experience. Matthew 2:9-10
The Wondrous Story – Part 2: Serenity
Theme: Peace Light is not just a vehicle for illumination, but also a hopeful expectation of peace. Luke 1:78-79
The Wondrous Story – Part 1: A Star Will Rise
Theme: Hope From a distant past, a voice heralded a propetic hope, realized in a stall in Bethlehem so many years later. Numbers 24:15-17
Believing is Seeing
To focus on mission work and living missionally, let’s explore what it means for someone to stand before Jesus and hear him ask: What do you want me to do for you? Mark 10:46-52
Part 10: Seek God
The book concludes on the importance of living a meaningful life and fulfilling one’s responsibilities while remembering that everything done under the sun is ultimately fleeting and that all will return to God. Ecclesiastes Ch. 12