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Envision a treasure box that holds those things most precious to you. What three items would you be sure to put in it?

Topics:	Blessings, Character, Icebreakers, Possessions, Questions, Sharing
Filters:	Facilitator, Group Leader, Host, Lead
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 13:44, 2 Corinthians 4:7
Date Added:	February 12, 2000

I recently attended a national convention of high school journalists where I picked up a white rubber bracelet imprinted with "LIVE FREE". These words are meant to be a reminder that Americans have been given the right to freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly. For me, they have more intense meaning as I strive to live a life of gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice on the cross - a sacrifice that ...

Topics:	Application, Bible study, Creativity, Culture, Learning, Reflection, Teaching
Filters:	Facilitator, Group Leader, Lead, Teacher
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 22:37-40, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Date Added:	December 02, 2005

The writers of our favorite hymns were not just happy, pious, and "old-fashioned" people. One of these hymns was written by a man who experienced a dramatic conversion from gang member to preacher, another by a man who lost his entire family in a sinking ship, and yet another by a woman who was discouraged in her work as a missionary. It is through these trials that these men and women of God were ...

Topics:	Christian history, Music, Poetry, Wisdom, Worship
Filters:	Facilitator, Group Leader, Lead, Worship groups
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 118:1-14, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:31-39, 2 Corinthians 4:7-12
Date Added:	December 15, 2008

• A clay pot broken into pieces the size of silver dollars. You can find clay pots at Wal-Mart or any nursery.
• Pieces of pottery: a coffee cup, a vase, etc. Set these items up in the area where you will worship.
• A small wooden cross.
• Superglue or wood glue
• Sharpies or other permanent markers

Leader, say something like:  As we prepare to worship, let us look at several passages of scripture ...

Topics:	Attitude, Discussion, Sovereignty of God, Suffering, Trials, Trusting God
Filters:	Facilitator, Group Leader, Host, Lead, Recovery groups, Support groups
Purpose:	Worship
References:	Isaiah 45:9, Isaiah 64:8, 2 Corinthians 4:7-10
Date Added:	September 03, 2006