If we look closely at our homes, we will see that the pagan world has inserted many of its gods into our lives. We need to be constantly aware of attempts to defile our hearts and our homes. Here are some thoughts for discussion and reflection on the gods in our lives.
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Action Group MaterialsGrowing Beyond
AGM: CATALYSTS AND DISCIPLINES FOR GROWTH IN GODLINESS
by BCBP Editorby BCBP EditorGod uses three primary catalysts for changing us and conforming us to Christlikeness.
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Action Group MaterialsGrowing Beyond
AGM: WHAT KIND OF A FRIEND ARE YOU?
by BCBP Editorby BCBP EditorThe word “friend” has taken on new levels of superficiality in the age of Facebook, but there have always been different types of “friends”. What kind of friend are you?
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Encouragement is the function and responsibility of every Christian especially those in positions of leadership — action group leader, unit leader, music ministry head, etc. And words and gestures of encouragement should be our response to the sharings of our brothers and sisters, even if we are just members.
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AGM: CHILDLIKE SIMPLICITY VS. WORLDLINESS AND AMBITION
by BCBP Editorby BCBP EditorPope Francis: Watch out for worldliness and ambition and ask God to give us childlike simplicity.
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AGM: SPIRITUAL MATURITY IS NOT A SOLITARY PURSUIT
by BCBP Editorby BCBP EditorTrue spiritual maturity is all about learning to love like Jesus, and you can’t practice being like Jesus without being in relationship with other people.
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AGM: FOUR GIFTS FOR YOU THIS ADVENT
by BCBP Editorby BCBP EditorThese reflections leadsus to a deeper openness to the many gifts God wants to give us.
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When you learn to pause and pray before making a decision, you are helping to slow your life down to a more manageable level.
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WISE PEOPLE ASK QUESTIONS AND THEN LISTEN
by BCBP Editorby BCBP EditorIf you want to be wise, you’re going to have to learn how to ask wise questions.
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Rick Warren shares three reasons why it is important to manage your mind and prevent tension, conflict and stress.