Does your heart rate increase when company is coming? Here is a list of 15 ways you can keep your home–and yourself–ready for company no matter whether a holiday is coming or not! 1. Keep non-perishable snacks on hand (such as cheese sticks, 100-calorie cookies, etc.) and put them out in an attractive bowl or […]
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Read [biblegateway passage=”Revelation 2″]. What was a concern about the church in Ephesus, and what does that reveal to us? How does the messenger encourage the church at Smyrna? Read [biblegateway passage=”Revelation 3″]. The church at Sardis is told to “wake up!” In what area of your life do you need to “wake
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The end of the year seems to light a bit of a fire in me for looking into the new one and refreshing my goals and thoughts for the future. But goal setting doesn’t have to be confined to the December/January transition. From time to time, it is wise to sit down with your team
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Read [biblegateway passage=”1 John 5″]. How do we know that we truly love God? What touches you about the conclusion of this letter? Read [biblegateway passage=”2 John.”] Who do you think John is writing to? What is meaningful about verse 4? Your situation may or may not reflect this. Spend some time
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Many businesses and non-profit organizations have an organizational chart of some type, which can be a good idea. Clearly defined responsibilities can really help team members know what they are responsible for and who to go to when they need information or approval for a project. However, organizational charts can cause problems too. Let’s consider
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Read [biblegateway passage=”2 Peter 3″]. What are some things that will happen in the last days? How does verse 9 inspire you to patiently pray for those who do not yet know God? Read [biblegateway passage=”1 John 1″]. What do you learn about God and Christ in this chapter? How can we reflect
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It’s becoming more and more common to own a smart phone (I’ll leave it to you to decide if it’s something you need) so I thought I’d share an infographic for my Android-owning friends that summarizes many of the “OK Google” commands you can ask your phone. Sorry iPhone friends…but here’s a link to some
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Read [biblegateway passage=”1 Peter 3.”] What verses in this chapter most speak to your family situation? Is there someone you are having trouble living in harmony with? Pray for that person today, and do something to serve them. Read [biblegateway passage=”1 Peter 4″]. What does it mean to be “clear-minded?” Should we
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Brad assigned Susan the project of overhauling the supply room. Susan always seemed interested in organization, so Brad thought she would be a great candidate for the job. Several weeks went by, and Brad only saw small progress in the room. While he was glad to see some action, he could tell that Susan wasn’t
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Read [biblegateway passage=”2 Peter 3″]. Why did Peter write his letters? Ponder verse 8 in light of something you are waiting for. Read [biblegateway passage=”1 John 1″]. What symbol/analogy about God is used here? Write out verse 7. Read [biblegateway passage=”1 John 2″]. What admonishments from this chapter stand out to
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