“Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’” – Matthew 20:25-28
Good Day:
Doug & Michele will wrap up the discussion of Topic 4: “Re-Defining The Power Struggle” during our first hour this Monday (Feb 16).
Try to find time between now and Monday evening to consider the following questions:
- Did you find yourself locked in a power struggle this past week? Were you able to handle it any differently than in the past?
- Were you able to recognize what was happening, even if unable to change the outcome?
- Did you attempt to claim “fairness” or “equal time” during a discussion? How did it work?
- Do you have an increased awareness of how competitive you are?
- Other insights or questions on this topic?
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” – Ephesians 5:21
What was your GOAL for this week? How well were you able to build that into your “normal” behavior?
Have you been able to come up with an Unexpected “Win/Win”?
Or can you think of a POSSIBLE Win/Win in an area where you and your spouse have struggled in the past?
What needs to happen to make that POSSIBLE Win/Win a Reality??
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” – Ephesians 5:1
During our 2nd hour on Monday, Tony & Linda will begin the discussion of Topic 5: “Control Issues” ( – ! – ), dealing with questions such as “WHO is driving my Life?” and “Where is my Control Center?”
If you have attended NorthRidge for a while, you probably have some idea as to how important these questions are – to say nothing of attempting to come up with the Correct Answers (or, at least, Avoiding the WRONG Answers!).
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age….” – Titus 2:11
Have a Wonderful Weekend, Stay Warm, and Drive in Safely on Monday –
Reid & Marilyn, Tony & Linda, and Doug & Michele
Tony & Linda: tdefelicejr@aol.com
Doug: dbk65@msn.com
Michele: m.koser@sbcglobal.net
Reid & Marilyn: kistler96@gmail.com
Marilyn: mgkistler@gmail.com
Reid: rdkistler@gmail.com
PS: In case anyone missed them, copies of the Worksheet (#4) & Notes for “Power” are attached.
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:26-28
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