Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Proverbs 18

REFLECT:  On what basis can we choose good friends?

RESPOND:  List the top 3 individuals you turn to when you encounter defeat in your life.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  1 Corinthians 10

REFLECT:  What kind of fellowship should we run from?

RESPOND:  Describe the main purpose of "The Lord's Supper."  How should the communion affect the remainder of your week?

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. ⁵ Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  1 John 1

REFLECT:  What makes true fellowship possible?

RESPOND:  List 3 reasons you crave true friendship in your life.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"...that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Ephesians 5:15-21

REFLECT: What are practical ways we can be "filled with the Spirit" through our interactions with others?

RESPOND:  Think of the next 3 months.  Continue to ask God for direction in using your life for His glory. 
1 - Create a personal vision statement for your friendships.  Why do you live in fellowship with others?
2 - Include any specific goals you hope to achieve, and specific people you hope to minister to.
3 - Spend time in prayer that God will use your efforts for His glory.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
  
*We will begin our next "Journey" on Monday, April 22nd.  We will go through the book of Nehemiah.  For background information, read this helpful synopsis from John MacArthur:  Introduction.

Faith WOD - 12/25/2012

Spend time with family and friends today.  Truly use this day as a "HOLI-day."

"HOLY" defined

"And the king gave a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his nobles and officials. He proclaimed a holiday throughout the provinces and distributed gifts with royal liberality." (Esther 2:18)

*Share your experience, or an encouraging word, on Comments.

Faith WOD - 11/12/2012

When beginning a journey, from whom do you receive advice?

List 3 people you should turn to for counsel.

*Share thoughts on Comments.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins this Thursday, NOV. 15th!

Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!

Faith WOD - 10/23/2012

Make a call, or send a note, to a friend or family member.  Tell them how God has shown His faithfulness in your life lately.

*Share thoughts on Comments.

"Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. ⁶ Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep." (Psalm 35:5-6)

Faith Weekend WOD - 9/21/2012 to 9/23/2012

Identify 3 things the "heavens declare" about those around you.

*Share thoughts on Comments.

"The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies announce what his hands have made. ² Each new day tells more of the story, and each night reveals more and more about God’s power." (Psalm 19:1-2)

Faith WOD - 8/23/2012

List 3 things that could happen within your social relationships that would create the "worst-case scenario."  What would you lose?

*Share thoughts on Comments.

"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. ⁶ Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." (Colossians 4:5-6)

Faith WOD - 8/2/2012

As you go through the day, identify 3 opportunities to live your PURPOSE through your social interactions.  What did God provide?

*Share your experience on Comments.

"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. ⁶ Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." (Colossians 4:5-6)

Faith WOD - 7/4/2012

Enjoy true quality time with friends and/or family.

“Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.” (Tennessee Williams)

Spiritual WOD - 3/23/2012

Goal-Setting - Step #5 (Fellowship Goals)

1 - Record 3 tangible ways you plan to make your friendships grow closer in the next 3 months

2 - Record (or adjust) 3 long-term fellowship goals

*Share one of your goals/plans on Comments.

“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)

Spiritual WOD - 2/23/2012

When you make a mistake today and begin to react to the situation - ask yourself these questions:

What are the facts, and what is fiction?  How can I learn from the situation, and how could I make it worse?

*Share your experience on Comments.

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” (Charles Swindoll)

 

Spiritual WOD - 2/3/2012

Keep your eyes open for someone in need of encouragement today.  Send a note, text, or surprise them with a gift to lift their spirits.

*Share your experience on Comments.

"Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. ²⁸ Do not say to your neighbor, 'Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow'— when you now have it with you." (Proverbs 3:27-28)

Spiritual WOD - 1/13/2012

"And Jesus grew...in favor with man."(Luke 2:52)

Goal-Setting - Step #5 (Fellowship Goals)

1 - Record 3 tangible ways you plan to make your friendships grow closer in the next 3 months

2 - Record (or adjust) 3 long-term fellowship goals

“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)