A great way to begin a small group session can be by asking a question. A simple question can help people start talking and move the group from quick updates into faith, prayer, and care for one another. Here are some ideas. Start with a shared moment Begin with a...
How to Lead Small Groups Leading a small group can feel like a lot. People may look to you for direction, but you do not need to have every answer. You can help the group turn toward Jesus, together. A good small group gives people room to open the Bible, talk about...
Do you ever sit down to pray but aren’t sure where to begin? A prayer journal or a prayer list can help. Both give your thoughts a place to go. A journal gives you room to write more fully. A list helps you remember people and needs you want to bring before God....
Forgiveness can be hard. Someone may have broken your trust, spoken cruelly, or hurt you in a way that still comes to mind. You may know Jesus calls you to forgive, but you’re not really sure you can. Forgiveness does not mean pretending the hurt did not matter....
Do you want to slow down and think more carefully about a Bible passage? That is the basic idea behind meditating on Scripture. You read a small part of the Bible and think about how it applies to your life. Meditating on Scripture is about giving your attention to...
Customs and culture in Bible times may feel quite different from what you’re used to. A wedding feast lasts for days. Someone tears his clothes after hearing terrible news. People share meals in ways that carry more meaning than we might notice at first....
