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!
Question: What Would Mary Do?
Mary said “yes” to God, raised a son who was much more than just a boy, and then supported him as he began the ministry that led to his death on a cross. She played a pivotal role, yet remained humble. When we start believing we're the "main character," we should stop...
Conversation: Family Resolution
Most people make New Year' resolutions for themselves and by themselves, then forget about them within a few weeks. This year, maybe we should try a different approach. With that in mind, here's your REAL Conversation for the week: What New Year's resolution will your...
Challenge: Don’t Complain
We’re Christian 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so things we don’t consider to be faith-related, like our attitude towards everything going on around us, are definitely reflections of our religious beliefs. Are we grateful and focused on the positive, or do we always...
Question: Doubts About God
Most people of faith experience doubts. What’s important is how we respond to our doubts. If we listen, pray, and are open to change, then we will become the people God is calling us to be! With that in mind, here's your REAL Question for the week: What doubts or...
Conversation: Not Accepting
No matter how accepting we think we are, all of us have people we don’t accept - people we judge and condemn. As we’re looking for sins to repent during Advent, judgment and prejudice are a good place to start. With that in mind, here's your REAL Conversation for the...
Challenge: Where You Met Jesus
Learning from our experiences works best when we take the time to reflect on them. As an Advent practice, take ten minutes at the end of the day to think about this one, simple question: “Where did I meet Jesus during my day?” With that in mind, here's your REAL...
Question: Facing Your Sins
We’re all sinners, which means Jesus is looking for us. He is the shepherd who wants to gather us in, but we have to let him - even though we know we're imperfect! With that in mind, here's your REAL Question for the week: How can facing your sins bring you closer to...
Conversation: Not the End
Jesus told us not to listen when people claim it is the end because there are still things to do. If Jesus had been a coach, he probably would’ve added, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.” And yet it seems almost natural for us to look at what's ending and not what's...
Challenge: Thank a Volunteer
There are so many good people trying to do the right thing, but they’re fighting an uphill battle. They’re often underappreciated and are on their way to burning out. Let’s try to stop that from happening! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week:...
Challenge: Environmental Action
Our planet is in crisis right now. Wildfires are raging out of control. Droughts are devastating large areas of the world. The polar ice caps are melting, coral reefs are dying, and severe weather events are getting more frequent and more powerful. Creation is crying...