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Who do You Trust?

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Quote of the Day: Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. - Albert Einstein
The little things matter! To be trustworthy is to pay attention to the details and follow through so other people can rely on you.
Culture and News: About three-in-four Americans (79%) think that a lack of trust is a big problem today.
Accessed Aug. 12, 2022 - https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2019/07/22/the-state-of-personal-trust/
Why is this such an issue?
Trust is important to us. I want to know that I am safe with you, can I share my true self.
Trust is lacking when I don’t believe you are going to do what you say, or that you have goals or purposes that might hurt me.
The distance between people today is greater than in the past even though we have greater technology and the ability to connect in unprecedented ways, we know each other less well and trust each other even less.
Less time together, no neutral ground to work out relationships details.
Living Theology:
Trust is defined as assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
Like so many things in life, our ability to trust God is closely tied to our understanding of Who God is. Do you see God as kind, loving, working to make you complete and whole? Is God powerful, sovereign and ever vigilant?
Or do you see God as a slightly bigger version of yourself? Distracted, selfish and out to achieve his own purposes with not thought to others?
It is hard to trust a God made in our own image!
The key, like so many times,is to know God well. Spend time in His Word and get to know Him as He reveals Himself. What does He promise? Does He keep His promises?
When you see Him as He is, you see that He is not like us and that He keeps His promises, He has your best interest at heart and to genuinely know Him is to trust Him.
So get to know Him!

Discipling Your Children

Why should you consider it your primary responsibility to disciple your children? You are in the best position to do so! You grow through the process, build a better relationship with your children and become a better disciple maker.
How do you disciple your children? Take advantage of every opportunity that God gives in the midst of a busy life. Make opportunities happen by being intentional as you teach your kids.
 
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Marriage A to Z: Things NOT to do for a Healthy Marriage

We usually focus on the things we need to do to build a healthy marriage, but today Norman runs through a list of things NOT to do if you want a great relationship.

Build Up One Another

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Quote of the Day: “In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first ahead of personal glory.” ~ Bear Bryant
How do we build unity in the church?Communication – prayer, talking about real issues in life and the churchTime together, accomplishing things together – training, ministryRecognizing common goals
How do we put the team first in the church? What does that look like in your church?
Support others ministry in prayer.Consider if your gifts could be used to help someone else.
News and Culture: Where do we see examples of support and encouragement happening in the world? 
Sports teams -  if there are no “superstar” attitudes. 
Joint goal ties team together. Short term – move the ball down the field.    Current outreach program – Christmas, VBSLong term – score more points than the opposing team.  Spiritual maturity, grow community influence, impactWe need each other to win in team sports. See value in all positions.
Chloe’s Corner: We Are Born
Living Theology:Encourage and build up one another (1 Th 5:11)Stimulate one another to love and good deeds (He 10:24)What does it mean to build up one another?
Contribute to strengthening each others faith.  Strong faith – patient, unmoving in trials, bold, matureSupport weaknesses in others.Support when others have problems, trials.
How do you do that?
Spend good relational time together. Insert deeper spiritual topics into the conversation and be open with your struggles and questions.
Pray together, pray for each other. Let others know you are praying.
Look for opportunities to serve each other.Learn together – study the Bible together and talk through the application.
Share what you are learning with others. Shows you are reading your Bible, evidence you are growing, encourages others that they can read and apply Scripture to their own life.
Attend church together, start a small group with others who want to grow.

Lessons from an MK

Chloe and Cameron share some of the things they have learned from the MK lifestyle. Travel, Moving and living in a different culture gives us a different view of people and things! Sometimes it feels like we don't fit in anywhere!
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Marriage A to Z: Yoked Together

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Today we are talking about being united, yoked together, in marriage. This in an important image for a married couple that emphasizes the unity in life and purpose that God gives us as a couple.

We need Humility

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Quote of the Day: Revenge, lust, ambition, pride, and self-will are too often exalted as the gods of man's idolatry; while holiness, peace, contentment, and humility are viewed as unworthy of a serious thought. - Charles Spurgeon
News and Culture: HOW LEADERSHIP HUMILITY IS DEFINED IN THE EAST AND IN THE WEST
Nine dimensions of leadership humility. Note: Four of the dimensions were present in the major Western studies and theories of leadership humility:
1.Being be self-aware and honest about one’s own weaknesses
2.Recognizing strengths and achievements of followers
3.Modelling ‘teachability’ and being correctable — that is, modelling the behaviour of not always being right
4;Treating others with respect
Note:Five dimensions, were unique to Singapore/Asia:
1.Leading by example — that is, being willing to do the things that others do such as creating PowerPoint slides
2.Showing modesty — that is, someone who doesn’t have to be in the limelight all the time and is willing to step back and let someone else be the focus
3.Working together for the collective good — for example, a humble leader would stay late with the staff to achieve a goal
4.Showing empathy and being approachable — that is, having a high emotional quotient and being available for the staff when they need support
5.Mentoring and coaching — humble leaders are focused on the personal development of their followers.
https://www.ideasforleaders.com/ideas/how-leadership-humility-is-defined-in-the-east-and-in-the-west (accessed July 25,2022)
Chloe’s Corner: Release
Living Theology: God loves humble people! 
James 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:5; Psalm 25:9
 

Leadership, Creatives vs Consumers and Worldview in Media

We finish up a list of questions we have been asking the kids. Today's topics include leadership, creatives vs consumers and how media promotes a worldview. 
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Marriage A to Z: Expectations in Marriage

Everyone has expectations for their marriage. True. Everyone has unmet expectations in their marriage. Also true.  How you deal with those unmet expectations makes a difference in your relationship over the long haul.

Serving One Another

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Quote of the Day: I shall pass through this world but once. Any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
- Henry Drummond, Scottish evangelist from 1800’s
You get one shot at life. What will you do with it?
So often the question is one that we answer by considering what we will do to try and improve our lot in life. Today is the focus, my best interest and my future in this life takes precedent.
That is not the way that Jesus lived and it is certainly not what He taught.
To be a disciple of Jesus is to serve others. Jesus said deny yourself and most of us want to get off the boat there!
Why is it so difficult? The sin nature me first.
One life to life. What will you be known for? Who’s life is better because you are in it?
Real Joy is found in serving others.
News and Culture: “Wonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others Is the Best Medicine for Yourself,”by Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli and Dr. Stephen Trzeciak
“Historically, the “self-help” books have been full of instructions to focus on ourselves. But the scientific evidence demonstrates the opposite. “It is better to give than to receive,” the guiding principle we may have been taught when we were very young, is actually supported by science.”
Do you need extra motivation to serve others? How about this.. turns out that it is actually good for you! People who serve others have lower stress, are happy and live longer.
Crazy to think that God actually knew what He was doing when He told us to serve one another!
Chloe’s Corner: .
Living Theology:
Galatians 5:13 called to be free but . . . by love serve one another!
Phil 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
The heartbeat of Christianity is service. Jesus paved the way by serving all of mankind and putting our salvation above His own comfort.
But we live in the comfort generation! Why should I sacrifice my comfort, wants or desires for other ungrateful people who don’t deserve it?
Jesus set us free from the need to make our own way in the world. He taught us a better way and in the process paved the path for us to be reconciled with God.
You are Free!
Now what? That is the question if you have accepted Jesus as your Savior. Now what?
Choose to put others first and serve those who don’t deserve it.
That is the path to joy, peace and real value in life.