Consider the life of an Olympian athlete: they are some of the most disciplined people on the planet. That discipline and focus on competing in the games take over every aspect of their lives. So it should be for us, as Christians, as we run our earthly race, with a unique promised eternal reward waiting for us at the finish line, all because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. This is the wisdom Abi Byrd delivers today as she discusses the dedication that Christians should have in their pursuit of holiness and wisdom. Abi is an author and speaker who helps women understand integral Biblical texts like the book of Romans. She decries the god of “busyness” and advises women to take a step back and let God do the striving for us. She also encourages parents to model Christian charity and grace for their children and participate together in community service.

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Romans can help women who struggle with insecurity or broken relationships

In the book of Romans, Paul draws the readers’ eyes back to the fulfilled promises God made to Abraham

Stop comparing yourself to unrealistic expectations on social media and focus on God’s Word

Understanding the historical context of the Bible is essential when applying it to our modern-day lives

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This holiday season, who can you bless or honor with God’s love? Abi Byrd is a speaker and the author of an eight-week devotional, You Stand in Grace - Devotions for Walking in Faith. Abi has seen firsthand how the Gospel has transformed lives and how community plays an integral role in honoring the Lord and blessing other Christians. Her devotional focuses on the rich Gospel truths of Romans. She points out that the book of Romans has a community aspect to it, and how this serves as an example of how important a healthy church community dynamic is. We want to be able to love each other and gather together in the Holy Spirit, even if we disagree, Abi says. We can’t do that if we’re on an island all by ourselves! Serve others in your church and community and discover how you’re blessed in the process.

TAKEAWAYS

Romans speaks very clearly about the marks of a true Christian, chief among them being love

Part of worshiping the Lord and honoring Him is coming together in fellowship with other believers

We should move toward people who are often excluded rather than away

We will be living in community in heaven - get started now and reach out to those around you

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People who live on the streets, homeless and alone, need one thing first and foremost: LOVE. Pastor Rodrigo Santos, a missionary in South Africa with Grace of God International Church, shares how the homeless and suffering desperately need compassion from other believers. He grew up serving others in Brazil and then was inspired to help show God’s love to the homeless population in Rio, after seeing so many people struggling to survive on the streets. Most people, he says, are not homeless because they want to be, but because of some terrible life circumstance that put them there. As fellow believers, we must come to their aid. And while donations of food and clothing are always appreciated, the most important thing we can do is teach them the Gospel. “Once their mindset changes, everything changes,” Rodrigo says.

TAKEAWAYS

Homeless people are humans just like us - they have real feelings and real dreams and any one of us can find ourselves homeless

It’s not just about giving food, it’s about changing the heart

See the needs of the people in the community around you and address them as you can

The church is most effective in addressing the homeless issue when believers come together to figure out a solution

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