Livia - Matthew 10:42

And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward." (Matthew 10:42 NIV)


If we keep our lives clean and pure God will use us. Are you willing to of work that isn't your favorite thing to do? This verse is a challenge to us all to follow Jesus example and live our lives as a servant to all.

Gina - John 5:24

"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. John 5:24″

This is an amazing concept that God GAVE us life by us simply believing in Him. Thank God that He was a generous Heavenly Father and He GAVE !!!

This word is so good during this time of year - I'm overwhelmed by His lavished love for me. I want to respond passionately!!!

Devin - Romans 12:1-2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:1, 2 NIV)

In view of God's mercy (in light of all he has forgiven us ) let us offer our whole lives in obedience to Him.

We want to please God in all we do. Being transformed is an awesome visual of change. The caterpillar into the butterfly so to speak. God changes us from the inside out.

Daddy - John 3:16 & 17

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16, 17 NIV)

This week we are going to take a Christmas walk in the scripture.

God LOVED and GAVE !!! This scripture is the most popular verse and we know it so well that sometimes we over use it or even don't get the true meaning of it. Christmas is about God giving his only son to us. Born in a manger, the star, the angels, the manger and the shepherds. King Herod and his wrath. All of it works together for our good. Wow!!! Jesus was both God and man on earth. That's a bit amazing!!!! Yes?

Why didn't he come as a big angel or a knight on a horse? Coming as a humble, non-threatening baby made him real and approachable. Like us. Relating to us. Nice. God had an amazing plan for us!!

Kadin - Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1 NIV)

Kadin role played with daddy this morning - it was quite funny. We talked about our relationships in our home. We all recognized times when we responded poorly to each other. We really want to follow Gods word and do everything we can to keep unity and peace. It's not about us, whose right or wrong but rather responding gently and with love.

This can be tough when we think we are right but truth is it really doesn't matter. Just love.

We are going to memorize this one!!!

Gina - Psalm 130

Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins,
Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness,
so that we can, with reverence, serve you. I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord
more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning. (Psalm 130:1-6 NIV)

Thankfully God does not keep a record of our sins! His forgiveness allows us, with reverence, to serve God. It's funny how the Old Testament is black and white with right and wrong until David - David brings another side of God ...interesting??? The scripture says that his heart was after God. Did he know God differently??

"So that" and "reverently" are standing out to me. I must serve him. Less of me , more of you God!!

Tim - Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground. (Psalm 143:10 NIV)

If we want someone to teach us our job is to make time to be with them to learn and to come and listen. Sometimes discipline is necessary for us to learn lessons. Consequences are a part of a Christ followers life - although painful it's so good to keep us on the right path , in his will.

What do we do with what we learn? Apply it !! Let the Holy Spirit lead us.