We make decisions constantly. Many of them are put on "autopilot" so that we are not consciously aware of them unless we choose to pay attention. This may be a big help in day-to-day living, but it behooves us to stop and think about our decisions to be sure we make the best choices. This lesson brings to mind important aspects of good decision-making that draws us to a higher purpose.
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Marriage is sacred and holy. It should be respected as such. God having created marriage tells us how it works best, what its purposes are, and what He expects to see inside it. As Christians, we are always doing our best to live up to God's expectations. This lesson shows important ideas that help build a foundation for a godly marriage.
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There is a big difference between a peace-keeper and a peacemaker. In our studies on this distinction we've noticed that peace-making is active, sometimes even aggressive. It's boldness in the face of conflict and even arranging for that conflict that must come for true peace to emerge. This is the process God uses to facilitate peace for peacemakers.
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Marriage is sacred and holy. It should be respected as such. God having created marriage tells us how it works best, what its purposes are, and what He expects to see inside it. As Christians, we are always doing our best to live up to God's expectations. This lesson shows important ideas that help build a foundation for a godly marriage.
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Financial stewardship is an important topic because God said a lot about it. How we use our finances is important because we are simply stewards of what ultimately belongs to God. So, the way we use our funds should relate to His purposes. Considering that His purposes always have revolved around Christ and His church, it's good to think about stewardship relative to how it can help bring unity in the body of Christ.
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The Bible is inspired from God and trustworthy, but how did it come about? What happened so that it would come together? Understanding the principles can help us understand why certain books were "left out" and give us greater confidence about its nature and accuracy.
Part of growth and avoiding failure is understanding why we succeed or fail. Once we understand the reasons, we can learn to be strategic in how we approach the activities of life. The principles from this class will help us identify steps to take for the future.
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