http://www.chicagolandcc.org Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:06:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The personal price of spiritual revolution http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/08/23/the-personal-price-of-spiritual-revolution/ Expanding the expected scope through unexpected catastrophes http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/08/23/expanding-the-expected-scope-through-unexpected-catastrophes/ The life giving power of the spiritual revolution http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/08/23/the-life-giving-power-of-the-spiritual-revolution/ How to deal with official opposition to change http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/08/23/how-to-deal-with-official-opposition-to-change/ A compelling example of a solitary changed life http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/08/23/a-compelling-example-of-a-solitary-changed-life/ Matthew 7: 7 - 11 Listen to MP3 What is absolutely the worst, least thoughtful, gift that you ever received from anyone? Based on what we have seen up to this point in Jesus’ sermon, what are the kinds of gifts that Jesus is referring to in this passage? Describe the pattern that ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/04/19/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-begin-reflecting-god%e2%80%99s-light/ Matthew 7: 1 - 6 Describe in detail a time when you got something in your contact lens or in your eye. Based on verses 1 – 2 what would Jesus say is the main problem with one of his disciples being judgmental towards someone else? How is judging others incongruent with Jesus’ ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/04/19/how-can-judgmentalism-act-as-a-spiritual-fog/ Matthew 6: 25 - 34 Listen to MP3 Describe in detail your personal sense of style in your selection of your clothing. Describe the kinds of things about which those who are listening to Jesus give this message are worried. Why might those things be of particular concern for them in their given situation? About ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/04/19/how-can-worry-act-as-a-spiritual-fog/ Matthew 6: 19 - 24 What would you consider to be your most treasured possession? Compare and contrast the best banks on planet earth with God’s treasury in heaven. Why does it make any sense at all to invest with God rather than on the earth? How would a person even go about ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/04/19/how-can-materialism-act-as-a-spiritual-fog/ Matthew 6: 16 - 18 Listen to MP3 What is your absolutely favorite meal, and why is it your favorite? Why does Jesus assume that his disciples are going to be consistently fasting? Why is Jesus emphasizing rewards so directly in his discussion of spiritual disciplines? How might fasting from food for a period of ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/04/19/why-does-unannounced-deprivation-act-as-a-spiritual-lens/