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!
Conversation: Divide People
Jesus said he didn't come to bring peace but division. He said that he would divide families, which seems like a strange message. But as disciples, we need to try to understand what he meant. With that in mind, here's your REAL Conversation for the week: How does the...
Challenge: Visible Faith
If Jesus showed up at your door, would he recognize you as one of his disciples? We fill our homes and our lives with technology, and we tend to focus our time and attention on material things. With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Find a way to...
Question: Time Reflects Values
The only truly non-renewable resource is time, so it's the most valuable thing we have. Each one of us has the same amount of time, so how we spend our 24 hours each day says a lot about what we truly value! With that in mind, here's your REAL Question for the week:...
Conversation: Respond to Prayers
Some people believe God answers all our prayers. After all, the Bible says, "Ask and you shall receive," right? But what does it mean for God to answer our prayers? Does it only mean doing exactly what we asked for, or are there other ways God responds? With that in...
Challenge: Take a Walk
We are called to share the Good News and build the Kingdom, but how do we do that if we don't have a strong relationship with Jesus? We don't have the chance to literally sit at the feet of our Rabbi, Jesus, and learn from him - so we need to connect with him in some...
Question: Respond to Needs
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shows that every man, woman, and child on this earth are our brothers and sisters – our neighbors. Knowing that and understanding that we are called to respond to the needs of our neighbors, we should think about what it...
Conversation: Give Thanks
Scripture tells us to celebrate the riches the Lord has bestowed upon us - to be thankful for the comfort, security, and prosperity we see all around us - but how do we do that? We enjoy these gifts, but how can we best give thanks to our generous God? With that in...
Challenge: Stand Up
Knowing what's right and doing what's right are two very different things, and Jesus challenges us to do both. Being a person of principle and standing up for what we believe in is not always easy! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Stand up...
Question: Share Wealth
How much should we give? It’s a question many people struggle to answer. We could give ten percent, like Abram, or be more like the apostles and give what is necessary. We can’t buy our way into heaven, but we are called to share our wealth! With that in mind, here's...
Conversation: Complement Gifts
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you think about sharing the Good News, but instead of focusing on all the evil in the world, focus on the gifts that each of us has. When we work together, it's amazing how much we can accomplish! With that in mind, here's your REAL...