How to help a first time visitor feel welcomed: 1. Greet them with a smile. 2. Ask if they have any questions you could answer. 3. Join them in service. 4. Invite them to lunch!
How to witness at work: (1) Be honest and work hard. (2) Encourage your co-workers. (3) Offer to pray for those having a hard time. (4) Invite co-workers to church.
Practical ways to bring God into your family life. (1) Ask your family about the message on the way home from church. (2) Turn off the TV and listen to worship music for an hour. (3) Read the proverb of the day. (March 16, Proverbs 16) (4) Pray with your spouse/kids before bed.
3 habits that will revolutionize your year: Pray before worrying. Thank before complaining. Love before judging.
Your biggest problem in life might be an issue of focus. If you focus on your problems, they will grow bigger. If you focus on God's goodness, that will seem bigger. Where is your focus today?
Where to read the whole Christmas story: John 1:1-5, 14 (Eternal Word made flesh) Luke 1:5-25 (Zechariah’s vision) Luke 1:26-56 (Mary’s vision and trip) Matthew 1:18-25 (Joseph’s first dream) Luke 2:1-20 (Bethlehem & Shepherds) Matthew 2:1-12 (Magi) Matthew 2:13-23 (To Egypt and Nazareth)
How to invite someone to church in ten steps. 1. Do 2. You 3. Want 4. To 5. Come 6. To 7. Church 8. With 9. Me 10. ?
How to pray better prayers: (1) Start with thanks. (2) Ask for God's will to be done. (3) Personalize and pray Scripture. (4) Be honest with God.