Day 2633 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. (2 Timothy 2:23)

Many people want to be heard. They want someone to know their story. I’ve found people willing to open up when I listen with genuine respect & interest. This builds a bridge of trust... effective for all people. Link– buff.ly/Vqv5Kie Trip Kimball Word-Strong

Day 2632 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. (2 Timothy 2:23)

The Essential First Steps to a Healthy Small Church 🧵 How can a church move from small and struggling to small and healthy? There are as many ways as there are churches. But there are some universal truths. Here are two essential first steps:

Each of us needs to determine what his or her priorities are. We need a clear sense of how to start our day, how to move forward in it, & how to rest at the end of each day. We need to put first things first. See link to read more– buff.ly/5yiDyIp

Day 2633 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. (2 Timothy 2:23)

When we worry, we seek to resolve the concerns & problems of the past & future by our own efforts. Trust in the Lord is the antidote to worry. Trust doesn’t resolve things, but enables us to rest from our struggle... Link– buff.ly/5yiDyIp Trip Kimball Word-Strong

"Instead of boasting about how many people are in the pews on Sunday morning, small church pastors often boast about how many hours we work per week." (Kurt Lammi) karlvaters.com/idolatry-of-th…

A common expression in the early Jesus Movement was, “It’s not about religion, it’s about relationship.” Sharing your faith should be a natural, simple outflow of your life, not biblical rhetoric and Christian clichés. Link– buff.ly/Vqv5Kie Trip Kimball Word-Strong

We are blessed with incredible wealth in the USA. America has tangible, measurable resources in ways that can’t be measured. We are a generous nation, some would say to a fault, while others say not nearly enough. Link– buff.ly/3aurMoT EnduringWordCommentary Trip Kimball

Day 2634 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. (2 Timothy 2:23)

What is a bloodless sacrifice? It can take many forms. From a sacrifice of praise when we don't feel like praising God, to living a life of humility, to being a servant leader. This is what followers of Jesus are called to. tripkimball.com/home/a-bloodle… Trip Kimball Word-Strong

Jesus gives two exhortations with an assurance to guide us each day. What He says is the completion of His thoughts regarding what we are not to worry about and why we don’t need to worry. Link– buff.ly/5yiDyIp Trip Kimball Word-Strong #Jesus #donotworry

Day 2635 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. (2 Timothy 2:23)

Proverbs has a lot to say about giving & not giving, about generosity & stinginess. It’s not stewardship nor a matter of frugality. At its core, stinginess is a heart issue—a hardened heart & a lack of trust in God. Link– buff.ly/3aurMoT EnduringWordCommentary Trip Kimball

When you find yourself caught up in worrying about anything, especially what tomorrow holds, ask the Lord to help you reorder your priorities. Seek God’s Kingdom & His righteousness first each day. Trust in & rest in Him. Link– buff.ly/5yiDyIp Trip Kimball Word-Strong