Are We Clear?

I was reading Selections from Change the World by Mike Slaughter this morning. He speaks to the fact that the mandate for Jesus' followers is clear. He points to the Luke 4: 18-19 passage:

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim
good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the
prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.

Slaughter writes, "The gospel is good news for the poor. If it is not working to benefit the poor and oppressed, then it is not the gospel." As I pondered this during a time of meditation, I reflected on how much more I need to shift my world view in order to encompass the whole of the scripture. Wherever you are this week, I hope you take time to stop and reflect on scripture. God still speaks powerfully through the written Word by the Spirit's leading.

On the journey,
Alecia

Six Traits of a Healthy Family

We are beginning a new series: Family Re: Union. On Sunday we talked about the six traits of a healthy family. After reading through the list, spend time discussing with your family -- be it your spouse, children, parents, aunts, etc-- as to how well you live out these biblical traits. It was eye opening for our family.

1. Healthy families practice faith at home.

2. Healthy families demonstrate massive amounts of love.

3. Healthy families are intentional in creating family memories.

4. Healthy families celebrate the uniqueness of each individual.

5. Healthy families set boundaries for each other.

6. Healthy families have YOU.

Rate your responses as to how you are doing in each of the areas. The really cool thing is that you can get great results from simply doing any one of the areas!

Blessings.

On the journey,
Alecia