Small Groups, Big Growth

OUR REAL Groups have officially started yesterday! We are excited to hear what your groups are planning to do to help one another grow in faith and love in Christ and others.

Some of us have chosen a name for their small groups. The business and professional/personal development group called themselves "Conquerors." Another group called themselves "United in Christ." The Men's group chose a "one word" for their group: Health. Feel free to choose a name and/or one word for your group and share them with us!

And for those of you who couldn't join us today, please send us an email or comment below to find your group. We have also prepared a short video to give you more ideas about our REAL Groups.

 

Have a blessed week!

THhe Power of Our Words

Our words can discourage or inspire, wound or heal, build up or tear down. An unknown poet wrote: “A careless word may kindle strife; A cruel word may wreck a life. A bitter word may hate instill; A brutal word may smite and kill. A gracious word may smooth the way; A joyous word may light the day. A timely word may lessen stress; A loving word may heal and bless." Solomon said it best: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21). Someone near you is fighting life’s battles at great odds. Look out for that person today. Instead of harsh words, speak words of comfort and encouragement to inspire them with hope.
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Indeed, many things erroneously done may be fixed but such rarely applies to words. Wrong words may be withdrawn but too often their impact cannot. Like a broken egg splash on a floor, it can never be taken in a better shape as before. Watch your words for their impact go far than you can imagine. Jesting, unwise jokes and unnecessary statements are to be carefully guarded against. It is said of Christ that men wondered as His words, for he spoke so much unlike the people of His day. Many people we meet daily may forget our names, but few will forget the impactful words they heard us speak-- positively or negatively. GO bless your world with your words.