Discussion question for February 17, 2012.

We are part of the Church of God’s Kingdom, representing His body.  How does our citizenship allow us to live in this world?  What benefits or rights will we someday possess that are not available yet?  What benefits or rights are currently available that you are not using?  How will you change your attitude or behavior based on this discussion?

Discussion question for February 10, 2012.

The organized church, whether local congregation or denomination, has its own identity.  What has it become?  In what ways does it look or act differently than before?  How do you benefit from belonging to a church body?  What do you find lacking that you believe should come from congregational relationships?

Discussion question for February 3, 2012.

It is important to have people you trust that can speak into your life and offer confirmation to what you hear from the Lord.   Where can you begin your search for qualified advisers? What key characteristics are you looking for?  How should you go about inviting someone to the role of trusted adviser?  What should you do to maintain vital relationships with them?

Discussion question for January 27, 2012.

We will review the material about life stages and discuss how the failure signs can help someone discover what they need for maturity.  These notes and observations are intended to help each person renew their mind by pointing to areas they need growth.  It is not intended to be a diagnostic tool by which to judge others.  In that vein we will dig into the relationships between the voids growing up and the compensatory behaviors often associated with them.

Discussion topic for January 20, 2011.  Note: No meeting on Friday, January 13.

The Life Model was written by E James Wilder and others to teach about the essentials of Christian living.  We will review their work about the stages of development: infant, child, adult, parent, and elder.

Discussion question for January 6, 2012  Note: No meeting on December 30, 2011.

You may have seen bumper stickers with “real men” messages, such as “Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche”, but what does it take to be a real man?  How do real men respond to crises? What do real men think of themselves?

Discussion question for December 23, 2011.

It was reported that a group of Christians endorsed praying for healing, but that healing prayer inappropriately crossed a line.  What might cause a Christian to shy away from healing prayer?  What do you understand healing prayer to be?  How do you pray for healing, for yourself or others?

Discussion question for December 16, 2011.

We discussed the role of responsibility and the freedom of ch0ice that God has given to each person.  We were created to be in relationship with Him, and to trust Him for the things that are outside of our control.  What can you point to in your life that proves you are trusting in God, and not in yourself?  What indicates that you are trusting in some other man-made system or concept?  When are you tempted to trust yourself?  How can you improve your ability to trust Him alone?

Discussion question for December 9, 2011.

There seems to be a growing division in the United States between government systems that take responsibility versus one that gives responsibility.  What do you see as the cost of liberty?  What value or characteristic does it provide or enhance? How does it impact a person’s ability to reflect the image of God? Are you more likely to give responsibility to another or take it on yourself?

Discussion question for December 2, 2011.   Note: No meeting on November 25.

We learned that money and mammon are not synonyms, but that there is an evil spirit of mammon that controls worldly riches.  What are the symptoms of this spirit of mammon at work?  How does he tempt people?  What tools does he use to control?  How can you guard against his schemes?