REAL Actions
Even small steps in the right direction make a difference!You’ll be well on your way to becoming a true disciple of Christ!
Challenge: Apologize Quickly
We all tend to hold onto our anger too tightly and too long. But we know that once we've calmed down, we'll fell sorry for any bad things we said or did! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: When you hurt someone, apologize quickly and act like...
Challenge: Talk First
It's not our place to pass final judgment on each other. That power belongs to Jesus Christ, and we dishonor Him when we attempt to fill that role! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: If you're upset with someone, talk to them first (and don't...
Challenge: Do the Difficult Thing
Transforming our minds to the attitude of God means that we're able to know the right thing to do when necessary, even when it's uncomfortable or means going against the crowd. But knowing the right thing is only half the battle; the other half is actually doing it!...
Challenge: Identify the Spirit
One of the best ways to "know" the Lord is to take a closer look at what God is doing in the great big world around us! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Identify where you see the Holy Spirit at work in the world today. As you try to...
Challenge: Show Mercy
The Lord allows us to make mistakes and disobey his commands because his mercy is never-ending! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Show mercy. Forgive someone who has angered you. Remember what Jesus told us after teaching us the Lord's...
Challenge: Charity Blog
In order to hear God in the quiet, we need to find the voices that are often unheard - and listen to them! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Read the blog of a charity that helps the poor. Remember what Jesus told us: "Amen, I say to you,...
Challenge: Donate Food
We are God's children, so we need to "feed our souls," but it's hard to do that when you can't feed your body first! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Donate food or money to a local foodbank to help feed those in need! Remember what Jesus...
Challenge: Discern God’s Calling
As Christians, we are asked to help create God's Kingdom here on earth – and we all have a very specific role to play! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Try to discern what God is calling you to do! Remember what the prophet Jeremiah tells...
Challenge: How did I contribute?
"Aiding and abetting" someone committing a crime is often a crime itself - but did you know that causing others to sin is also a sin?! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: When a friend sins, ask yourself, "How did I contribute to this?"...
Challenge: Open to Ideas
We shouldn't assume that an idea that disrupts what's comfortable to us is bad - especially when that new idea is of great benefit to those who are less fortunate than us! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Be open to new ideas that benefit...