Here's our update...our group last night (Tuesday, 10/18) was awesome! We had a total of 8... I felt that this week went much more smoothly -- I felt more confident and we gelled even more! There was constant discussion!
We talked about the video and the subject of the good life, and what it means to consider God in everything we do. We also talked about this world being our "temporary assignment". That concept is very scary to some people, and we talked about nothing worldly being ours -- our homes, cars, even our children! But we all agreed that God's plan is superior and working for His good is our joyful purpose. We talked about Powerball! $340,000,000...what a "good life" that could provide. But look out for your definition of the good life. We discussed the differences in the world's definition compared to God's...there were many of us who said money does not buy the good life, but it's also hard to forget the worries of this world when you're swamped with them! We all have to think about paying bills, and buying food and clothes, and getting by -- but the joy doesn't come from the money, but God's love and use of our lives.
We had a great discussion about redemption and salvation. A few in the group talked about having a repentant spirit and Andy was great at answering questions! He has a great deal of Bible knowledge and was able to articulately explain some things to the group. He brought up the statement made by Pastor Warren in the video about not being there "in spirit", and proved from 1 Corinthians where Paul addresses that issue -- and where it is possible for us as believers to be somewhere in spirit. We had an awesome discussion and prayed out loud as a group using the book, and also offered some personal prayers for members of the group.
We've been having potluck, and I have a feeling that next week's dinner is going to be fantastic!!!
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