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Welcome to the adventure that awaits us here at Community Bible Church in 2008. We will pursue living a powerful life that is lived wisely for God. Together we will look at what it means to live wisely in matters of: Taking care of our earth and ourselves The needed practices of life including: - Giving to the poor
- Loving enemies
- Humility
- Purity
- Handling Money
- Being Healthy
- Caring for the environment
- Parenting wisely
- Healthy relationships
- Keeping the big picture in mind
Caring for those you know who do not know Christ
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The Bible tells us to “tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure. Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God." Proverbs 2:2-5 nlt God’s wisdom gives us good answers for practical living each day of our life. It helps us handle our relationships, attitudes, money and earth in better ways as He intends. We want to fuel that search in your life, and journey together in living wisely here on earth.
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Here are some things we’ll be talking about, and intentionally living out this year on our mission. Keep track of specific instances where you work alongside God and cooperate with his work in your life! 2008 Checklist:
* Handle your $$$ well.
* Pick three areas and care for creation in a new way. (recycle, conserve, plant, etc…)
* Choose three areas to live better, healthier and wiser.
* Give to someone who cannot pay you back. (Bless a needy person or family)
* Forgive someone who has hurt you.
* Stop worrying about what people think of you, and stop thinking about yourself so much.
* Get connected in a small group.
* Pick 3 unsaved people/families you are connected with. Pray regularly for them. Look for spiritual opportunities as you interact with them.
* Root out an impure behavior and replace it with wise living.
* Intentionally love an enemy.
* Do not show favoritism in your relationships.
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Our key verses for the year are: Psalm 19:1,2 Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 2:2-5 Proverbs 3:5-6 Proverbs 19:17 Proverbs 25:21,22 Proverbs 25:27 Proverbs 27:8 Colossians 4:5,6 James 1:5 — If you need wisdom—if you want to know what God wants you to do-ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.
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