How do you know if someone is faithful?
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"Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, you faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep." (Psalm 36:5-6)
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 4/27/2012 to 4/29/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them." (James 4:13-17)
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Commit this passage to memory: "Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them." (James 4:13-17)
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/26/2012
Keep your eyes open for a need around you today. Pray and commit financially to this need.
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"'Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?' The expert in the law replied, 'The one who had mercy on him.' Jesus told him, 'Go and do likewise.'" (Luke 10:36-37)
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"'Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?' The expert in the law replied, 'The one who had mercy on him.' Jesus told him, 'Go and do likewise.'" (Luke 10:36-37)
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/25/2012
Take control of your thoughts concerning others. List 3 thoughts you want to have as you encounter others today.
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"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5)
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"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5)
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/24/2012
In every interaction today (no matter what they are saying)...tell yourself - "This person is here to help."
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"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Proverbs 3:3-4)
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"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Proverbs 3:3-4)
**HUGE CROSSFIT FAITH EVENT TO BE ANNOUNCED AT CENTRAL EAST REGIONAL IN COLUMBUS, OH**
Friday, April 20, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 4/20/2012 to 4/22/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?" (James 4:7-12)
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Commit this passage to memory: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?" (James 4:7-12)
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/19/2012
Pray for one opportunity to share your faith today. Then, see what happens...
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"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.'” (Matthew 9:35-38)
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"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.'” (Matthew 9:35-38)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/18/2012
Read Proverbs 3:5-6. Focus on the word "trust."
Then, try to locate a verse in the Bible that instructs us to "trust" something/someone other than the Lord.
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"I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. 4 Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods." (Psalm 40:1-4)
Then, try to locate a verse in the Bible that instructs us to "trust" something/someone other than the Lord.
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"I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. 4 Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods." (Psalm 40:1-4)
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/17/2012
List 3 people who influenced your faith in a positive way.
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"I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." (2 Timothy 1:5)
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"I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." (2 Timothy 1:5)
Monday, April 16, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/16/2012
Define the term and concept of "faith."
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"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (Hebrews 11:6)
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"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (Hebrews 11:6)
Friday, April 13, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 4/13/2012 to 4/15/2012
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Commit this passage to memory: "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God." (James 4:1-4)
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Commit this passage to memory: "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God." (James 4:1-4)
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/12/2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/11/2012
List your 3 greatest accomplishments in life.
Then, read this passage of Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
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"He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30)
Then, read this passage of Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
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"He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30)
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/10/2012
List the 3 most important individuals in your life.
Then, read this passage of Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39
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“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” (Dr. Seuss)
Then, read this passage of Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39
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“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” (Dr. Seuss)
Monday, April 9, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/9/2012
List the top 3 possessions in your life.
Then, read this passage of Scripture: Matthew 10:28-33
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"There are no pockets in a shroud."
Then, read this passage of Scripture: Matthew 10:28-33
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"There are no pockets in a shroud."
Friday, April 6, 2012
Faith Weekend WOD - 4/6/2012 to 4/8/2012
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Commit the following to memory: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:12-13)
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Commit the following to memory: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:12-13)
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/5/2012
List 3 things that should NOT receive your love, and explain why.
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Speaking of little children, Charles Dickens said: "I love these little people; and it is not a slight thing, when they, who are so fresh from God, love us."
15 Things You Should Give Up - The Purpose Fairy
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Speaking of little children, Charles Dickens said: "I love these little people; and it is not a slight thing, when they, who are so fresh from God, love us."
15 Things You Should Give Up - The Purpose Fairy
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/4/2012
Look for an opportunity to demonstrate mercy today. When someone wrongs you, instead of responding in anger, vengeance, or pride - respond with mercy.
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"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:17-21)
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"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:17-21)
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/3/2012
"Love..keeps no record of wrongs." This is one part of the grand definition (1 Corinthians 13:5). Erase a wrong today. Send a note, make a call...do what is possible and appropriate.
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"He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends." (Proverbs 17:9)
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"He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends." (Proverbs 17:9)
Monday, April 2, 2012
Faith WOD - 4/2/2012
Describe mercy. How do you define it? How do you know it when you see it?
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"I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." (Mother Teresa)
"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; 5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. 6 Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD." (Psalm 25:4-7)
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"I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." (Mother Teresa)
"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; 5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. 6 Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD." (Psalm 25:4-7)
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