 By: Joe Kowalski
Encompass Champion Like many of you I have a few choice verses and even books of the Bible I gravitate towards. The first book of the Bible I can remember reading was James, New testament, not very long and very practical for new a believer. There are several verses that even non-Christians would likely be familiar with even if they couldn’t cite them: John 3:16 (for God so loved the world…), Genesis 1:1 (In the beginning…), and then there are the verses that are often misquoted: ‘God helps those who help themselves’ most often attributed to Ephesians 2: 4-5, and ‘Money is the root of all evil’ pulled from 1 Timothy 6:10. And then there are those verses that we just can’t seem to get away from….in a good way. They pop up in sermons, in small group, and seem to apply to so many situations we are going through in life.
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 By: Cindee Johnson Encompass Relationship Coach Some years ago a wristwatch that gives the time in 42 cities around the world sold at auction. This 1939 timepiece garnered more than 6.6 million Swiss francs. That was 4 million US dollars. Can you imagine spending 4 million dollars on a watch? How about 4 thousand? Four hundred? Okay…$40?!? A Timex that costs a relatively few bucks is probably going to keep time nearly as well as that 1939 model, though maybe not in 42 cities around the world. So, why would someone spend that kind of cash on a wristwatch? Obviously, it’s not about keeping time. It’s about investment. A timely investment.  Our promotions coordinator, Hollie Kowalski, selected a scriptural encouragement from 2 Timothy 1:7 as our blog theme for April. "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." By Ronda Nissley
Encompass Co-Director Recently a friend shared with me the Three Costs of Leadership by Kirby Smart, Georgia Bulldogs.
 Our promotions coordinator, Hollie Kowalski, selected a scriptural encouragement from 2 Timothy 1:7 as our blog theme for April. "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
By Lavern Nissley Encompass Executive Director This is not a Bible study, but the central premise comes from scripture. And it can have a positive effect upon our relationships. There are hundreds of things in the world that are just plain scary and intimidating - that is, making us feel timid and tentative. Another word that comes to mind is "reactive", pretty much controlled by circumstances around us. This is so different from that which is characterized by power, love and self-discipline. It will become even more obvious when you see 2 circles, one of my favorite concepts from Stephen Covey's bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. |
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