Welcome to the Family Day 17 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 NLT Clandestine meetings aren’t only a part of the plot of a thriller movie, but they are a part of a bigger quest that goes on in the soul of a person on a spiritual journey. The Bible tells the story of a man named Nicodemus who sought out Jesus at night.
Be Baptized Day 18 Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:28 NLT A catalyst for spiritual growth is baptism.
From Community For Community Day 19 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper, and to prayer. Acts 2:42 NLT Chelsea was just a year out of Pittsburg State University. She is a young adult who is not married.
Invest in Others Day 20 I passed onto you what was most important and what had also beenpassedonto me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. 1 Corinthians 15:3 NLT No one invested in Kelly in a positive way, until a wrestling coach saw through the destructive way Kelly acted out.
Blind Eyes Open Day 21 It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins, Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.” John 9:3 NLT Who knew that this day would change every day afterwards? Imagine what it would be like to be blind from birth.
I don’t know how Bill Hybels and team does it every year but this year is no different, every year I think this is the best ever! I was challenged, inspired, thrilled and sobered this year all in two days. As Bill is fond of saying, “When a leader gets better, everybody wins.” Here is the short summary of what tripped my trigger this year.
The Global Leadership Summit is always one of my favorite conferences each year and we are off to a great start this year. Bill Hybel’s vision for training leaders and for positioning the Church as the hope of the world is inspiring and challenging at the same time. Bill led off yesterday’s lineup with a message about sowing seeds generously because not all of them are going to bear fruit.
Valera Day 22 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. Psalm 139:14 NLT I have a beautiful friend named Valera.
Thanks to guest blogger Brad Harvey who leads a SENT small group: I like to think I am not an Olympic fanatic. People at the office are always talking about the activities from the night before. I don’t get terribly involved in those conversations.
Call Her Mamma Day 23 Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. Isaiah 58:7 NLT It started with a guitar and ultimately impacted South Africa.