GROW – The difficult but vital path to deeper faith - Part 2
Autor: EBD Life Matters | Publicado: 2012-03-28T06:32:00-07:00















Hello Everyone!

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It was very good to learn with you about our growing process in our spiritual life! It was so good to hear your experiences, and talk about things we can do to better choose our path. GROW – The difficult but vital path to deeper faith. 

Last Sunday we talked about decisions that impact where we are today.&nbsp; Paul taught Timothy (in 2 Timothy 3) about making good decisions.&nbsp; He described people who we generally associate with evil and darkness. None of the characteristics described here would we want to describe us. &nbsp;Thinking about this, and taking a look at the passage, tell me:&nbsp; Are you truly following Christ? Does He impact your daily life or just your Sundays? Share experiences with us, post a comment.



&nbsp;Next class we’ll keep studying the same chapter



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If you don’t have a bible in English go to http://www.biblegateway.com/ , a good version for this is the New International Reader's Version.

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This week, we’ll see Paul making a second appeal to Timothy by beginning a new emphasis noting, “but as for you” (verses 14-17).&nbsp; Paul encouraged Timothy to continue in the truth of the gospel which he had learned and firmly believed.&nbsp; &nbsp;With this in mind tell me:&nbsp; How often do you read the Bible or search for answers to life’s difficult situations in the Bible? Share experiences with us, post a comment.



We have a song to listen – “Hundred More Years”, by Francesca Battistelli from the Album Hundred More Years. Listen to this song allowing time for God to speak to you about our Sunday’s topic, and tell us: What is your process for making decisions?&nbsp; Is it possible to get results that we want it last for a “hundred more years”? Share experiences with us, post a comment.&nbsp; Here’s a behind-the-song video of "Hundred More Years".



And Finally… Remember: Praying for one another is part of our tasks as Christians.&nbsp; We have completed a Prayer Request sheet and we have our classmates’ names and requests.&nbsp; Let’s pray!&nbsp; God has something amazing to teach us!&nbsp; Pray for your own heart, that God will grow you closer to Him.&nbsp; Pray for each person you wrote the name in the Journal, ask God to meet their expectations in His way, His time.&nbsp; 



Let’s also pray for our plans: a “Cookout” and our experiences sharing at the Blog.&nbsp; We will be meeting next Saturday (March 31st, at Célia’s home), I’ll be sending her address by e-mail.&nbsp; 

Last week Aline shared a little be of her life in our blog, and this week somebody else will do the same, ok? How about Célia? We would love to know a little be more about you Célia, take your time and write it for us!!



Maturing in our faith and becoming more Christlike is a process. We won’t be perfect this side of heaven, but God has given us everything we need for the journey.&nbsp; Making better choices begins with knowing where we are, identifying the variables, and knowing where we want to go.&nbsp; God has provided everything we need to do those things: Connect to His people, study His Word, and follow the examples of the faithful people around us. The plan is laid out, now we must do the work.

God bless you all, 



See you Sunday!



Have a wonderful week!



Kaeyllane





“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed.”



2 Timothy 3:14a