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05 14 2023 Mother's Day Origin - Be Christ Centered Today!

Biblical decision-making is not that difficult if you are the only one making the decision. There are challenges, of course, but it's much easier if you're the only one affected by the decision you make. Once the number of contributors to the decision-making process increases and the consequences are broader, it will be more challenging to navigate with humility, clarity, and mutually agreed-upon cooperation regarding the path forward. Having guidelines for couples and friends is crucial.

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Guidelines for Making Decisions as a Couple

In this powerful message, we're challenged to embrace the process of spiritual growth through life's trials. The central theme revolves around the concept of 'Gethsemane' - our personal moments of pressure and pain that God uses to refine us. Drawing from Jesus' experience in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26), we're reminded that even Christ faced moments of anguish and struggle. The key insight is that these difficult times aren't just obstacles, but opportunities for transformation. Like olives pressed for oil, we too are 'pressed' to produce the pure, holy oil of character and spiritual power. This message encourages us to 'lay there like an olive and take it,' trusting God's process even when it's painful. It's a call to follow closely in the 'dust of our Rabbi,' Jesus, embracing both the joys and challenges of discipleship. As we face our own Gethsemanes, we're urged to guard against bitterness and impurity, allowing God to produce something beautiful through our struggles.

From Pressure To Power

In our journey of faith, we're called to embrace spiritual maturity and growth. This message challenges us to move beyond being mere spectators to becoming active participants in God's kingdom. The central theme revolves around the apostolic nature of the church, drawing parallels to the early Christian communities described in the book of Acts. We're reminded that true maturity is evidenced not just in our knowledge, but in our actions - particularly in how we love and serve others. The scripture 'By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another' (John 13:35) takes on new meaning as we consider our role in the body of Christ. This call to maturity invites us to reflect on our own spiritual growth. Are we content with simply receiving, or are we ready to give? Are we willing to step out of our comfort zones to serve, even in areas that aren't 'our ministry'? As we contemplate these questions, we're encouraged to align ourselves with the vision and spirit of our spiritual leaders, embodying a culture of honour, faith, excellence, and service. This message serves as a powerful reminder that our growth impacts not just our individual lives but the effectiveness of the entire body of Christ in fulfilling its mission.

Growing Up - The Apostolic Church

Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.

In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master's University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).

Our mandate is to be a church in revival, reaching the world and resourcing them to maturity. #GraceTalk

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