June 20, 2022
June 26 | Discovery
What area in your life do you need to “call on the name of the Lord?”
Articles for tag: Questions
May 16, 2022
May 22 | Discovery
Why would the father in the parable grant his younger son’s inheritance request and allow him to leave?
August 30, 2021
Sept. 5 | Discovery
Why is it important for us to pay careful attention to God’s Word and act on it?
July 19, 2021
July 25 | Discovery
How would you describe King Zedekiah and the influence he had on his people?
March 15, 2021
Mar 21 | Discovery
Where does Lady Wisdom make her appeal, and what does that signify? To whom does Lady Wisdom call, and what does that imply about wisdom?
February 22, 2021
Feb 28 | Discovery
Study Questions for Groups By Michael C. Mack 1. How did you do last week as you sought to tame your tongue and speak with civility and in praise of God? 2. What challenge did you face last week? Ask three people—two readers and one reteller—to help. Ask the readers to read James 4:1-17 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Ask the third person to summarize the main points of the passage. 3. What wisdom does this passage provide for us as Christ’s church to follow him more closely and carry out his mission more effectively? 4.
February 22, 2017
Gateway Planning
By Michael C. Mack Spending time with God is your priority as a leader. But it doesn”t just happen. Use the following strategy questions to help you plan a time of solitude with God: How often will I get away alone with God? (Weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually?) How long will I spend alone with God? When will I get away to be alone with God? (Be specific!) Where will I go? What provisions do I need to make for getting away? (Asking for permission, lining up childcare, making financial arrangements, lining up a place to stay, etc.) On my getaways
November 14, 2015
Thanksgiving Discussion Starters
By Michael C. Mack As Thanksgiving approaches and on the day itself, people will naturally be thinking about thankfulness. Pray for people you will see throughout the week. As you talk with friends, coworkers, or neighbors, or as you get together with family, watch for natural opportunities to ask these simple questions: “¢ What are you most thankful for? “¢ Whom are you most thankful for? “¢ When do you tend to be the most thankful for what you have? “¢ Other than at Thanksgiving, do you think you are generally a thankful person? Why or why not? Next, be
November 2, 2011
Forefront Gathers Religious, Nonreligious for Conversation
On Thursday, Forefront Church (New York, NY) will hold its next “Conversation That Matters,” a regular gathering to discuss a problem, issue, or article as well as offer one or two people the opportunity to share their own stories. “There are too few places where nonreligious and religious people can listen to one another graciously and learn from one another’s perspectives,” the church writes. Forefront posts links to discussion questions and suggested readings before each gathering.
December 21, 2008
Questioning Worship
By Tom Lawson For many, worship is all about answers. Big answers. Little answers. Even ordinary answers. “Where can I find meaning for my life?” “Where can I find a place to belong and be loved?” “Where can I go when I”m broken and empty and alone?” For many, worship is all about answers. Children like answers. “What is that?” “Are we there yet?” “Is it gonna hurt?” Sometimes college students like answers. “Listen, I understand the three views you presented in class, but which one is the right one? Which one will be on the test? Which one am
