This four-session course investigates how we can remain faithful in suffering by God’s grace.
The Bible emphasizes how to remain faithful in the midst of suffering more than it emphasizes why suffering exists. Scripture gives us a small glimpse into why God allows suffering, but more importantly it gives great resources for persevering in the midst of suffering. The long and winding road takes us through regions of pain, doubts, questions, and suffering. Can your faith stand the strain of ...
Chose 3 other people to join you in reading: He is my rest. Make copies of this reading for each person in the group.
Reader One: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take what I offer you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my way is easy and my burden is light."
Reader Two: I will come in my weariness.
Reader ...
Use sunscreen to help group members discuss how they protect themselves from being hurt.
Tami Rudkin
Bring a bottle of sunscreen to your group. Ask your group for what purpose we use sunscreen. Then ask them how often they use sunscreen and then what they do to protect themselves from getting hurt by people? (Pass the sunscreen so that each group member is holding it as they answer the question.) For example, "I take on an attitude of indifference when I am afraid someone may not like me." Or, "I ...
This 5-week course will help you and your small group explore the topic of suffering and discuss recent tragedies.
The following 5-week course will help you and your group explore the topic of suffering and discuss recent tragedies with questions like: What is the nature of suffering? How can we learn and grow through tragedy? Where is God in all this?
Week One
Unexplained Tragedy Why does God allow natural disasters to happen?
Week Two
God's Purpose in Our SufferingWe learn and grow through suffering, but there's ...
"Experiencing life together." That's a popular phrase when it comes to descriptions of small-groups ministry. But when you stop to think about it, it's kind of an ominous phrase, as well. That's because the experiences of life are often tough to handle.
Use a rubber band to help group members talk about what stretches them.
Tami Rudkin
Bring with you to your group a large rubber band (a small one will also work). Leader begin by holding the rubber band, stretching it and saying to your group, "I want you to share with the group one thing that really stretches you." Pass the rubber band to the person who is to share next. (Leader always lead.)
Roll a pair of dice and answer a question based on the corresponding number.
Tami Rudkin
Give each group member an opportunity to roll the dice and to answer the question that corresponds with the number they rolled. Just for fun also pass a cell phone along with the dice so that they are holding the phone when they answer the question.
Making a difficult decision is just the beginning on a journey back to health.
How can a divorced Christian work through guilt, overcome it, and find restoration and new hope in Christ? How can divorced Christians reconnect with God and find their way back to a healthy spiritual life and relationship? Are your friendships over, or can you take steps to forestall a complete disaster? How can you assure your children of your unchanging love for them? How do you put your life back ...
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