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Have you also been enjoying this week of great weather? We sure have! While the temps have been comfortable, we hope you've been able to get some fresh air and take a nice stroll around your neighborhood while it's lasted. 😄
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And now to enjoy the next installment in our One Thought series from Romans 12...
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Outdo in Showing Honor
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Christianity is to be an "others-first" religion. We hear it in Philippians 2:3-4, with its encouragement to...
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"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."
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Philippians 2:3-4 (English Standard Version)
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So it sounds funny to hear the second half of Romans 12:10 tell us to "outdo one another" in an area of life, as though it were some sort of competition. But as you read it for yourself, notice you aren't to outdo others in boasting, or making money, or in a game of pinochle.
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"Outdo one another in showing honor."
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Romans 12:10b (English Standard Version)
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If you are a competitive person, here is your chance to compete in your Christian faith. To win, all you have to do is honor others more than they honor you. And if you aren't a competitive person, perhaps other translations will help you grasp what God is calling you to do...
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- "Honor one another above yourselves." (New International Version)
- "Give preference to one another in honor." (New American Standard)
- "Take delight in honoring each other." (New Living Translation)
Turns out this command to compete isn't to puff yourself up as the winner. Rather, it is a competition to set up others as the winner.
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So as we close, ask yourself: Who do you need to honor today? And how can you honor them? With words? Actions? A gift? A public presentation? Or something else?
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The Community Table
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Ladies, bring a friend and join us on Monday, Feb 19th at 7 pm in the home of Sara Corcoran. If you haven’t been following along in the Better Together Discipleship Guide book, you are still welcome to jump in any month you are available!
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Theodore Albert Krull
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Say hello to Theodore Albert Krull! He was born on Saturday, February 10th! He was 19 inches long, weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz. Welcome to the world, little Theo!
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Baby Bottle Boomerang
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We are partnering with Alternatives Pregnancy Center in Waverly for their 'Baby Bottle Boomerang’ Drive! There's still time to participate, so take a bottle home, and fill it with loose change, dollar bills, or checks, and please return them by Sunday, Feb 25th.
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Just For Fun
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Lent (the period of time that leads up to Easter) began yesterday! If you are wanting to dive into God's Word during this season, we recommend this 40 Days of Lent reading plan from YouVersion!
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