Weekly Reflections
Being made new
The myth of self-sufficiency
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” - Ecclesiastes 4:9
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Becoming a life-giving spirit
“Thus it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being’; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.” - 1 Corinthians 15:45
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Spurring each other on
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” - Hebrews 10:24-25
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Taking out the trash
“Oh Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.” - Psalm 30:2
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Bring your whole self to God
“For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.” - Galatians 5:17
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Do you have a spiritual growth plan?
“For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” - 1 Timothy 4:8
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When life hits you in the face
"And he said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” - Exodus 33:14
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Love triumphs over fear
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” - 1 John 4:18
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Seeing our story in light of God’s goodness
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” - 2 Corinthians 4:7–9
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