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4 lessons that changed my life.

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My 1st Step - Faith My “Jesus take the wheel” talk. Parents gave me my 1st bible!

More at peace. Grades improved. Began meeting new people. Leaned about different churches. Gained more self confidence. Better habits. Better decisions. Became more accepting. Got first internship in that State Up North! Lived with a Pastor. Learned to appreciate family more. Spent more time with them. Started exercising more. Friendships changed & deepened. It’s not all about me! God 1st, others 2nd, I am 3rd. Learned to manage my time better. Became more understanding. Started reading the bible daily. Using my talents to help others. Forgiveness for my sins. Didn’t repeat them. Power of prayer. Quit the SAC! Instead joined University 4H and ……………..

Lesson Learned! You were made by God and for God – and until you understand that, life will never make sense. - Rick Warren

My 2nd Step - Marriage Pray for my wife daily. Find a church! (Shelby UM) Join small group.

Ok to not talk! We are all a mess! Lives are changed!

Lesson Learned! “Relationships, not achievements or acquisition of things are what matter most in life” – Rick Warren *** Quest’s Small Groups begin on Jan 24th! ***

My 3rd step - Kids “All in” @ the UCC! Went on an Emmaus Walk

Band of Brothers. Dug deep. It all belongs to Jesus.

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Lesson Learned As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

My 4th Step – Future Do not fear (it’s a Quest thing ) God is always working behind the scenes for HIS purposes.

Lesson Learned Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. -Martin Luther King

Mission Statement Meeting people where they are, traveling with them to where Christ is leading.

2016 New Year’s Resolutions Take a step of faith! Go on an Emmaus Walk! 3. Pray for Jesus to open and shut doors!

Know Grow Go

Discovered what it felt like to have a band of brothers Discovered what it felt like to have a band of brothers. It’s ok for Guys to hug. I need to be a better example. We should listen to Christian music – It Rocks! I will start praying with my kids every morning. I will treasure them more. I will encourage my wife more. I will praise my wife around my kids. I will step up my leadership at church. My soccer coaching style changed. I started praying with my soccer team. It’s ok to wear “Jesus” shirts. Started witnessing in my workplace

Lesson Learned You can’t walk on water till you get out of the boat!

Lesson Learned

4 lessons that have changed my life 1. Iron sharpens iron – Proverbs 27:17 As far as me and my house , we will serve the Lord – Joshua 24:15 If you want walk on water, you gotta get out of the boat! 2016 Resolutions Take a step of faith. Go on an Emmaus Walk! 3. Pray for Jesus to open and shut doors! You were made by God and for God – and until you understand that, life will never make sense.