Beware of these chokers this year:

Spiritual smugness
Betraying confidences
Overextending quitting time
Lack of love and encouragement from the leader
Lack of childcare when needed
No clearly defined purpose
Autocratic leadership
Becoming only a social event
No leadership–or an unprepared leader
Location and time not convenient
Homogeneous population–lack of diversity
Physical setting too large, cold, or formal
Repeated lateness or absenteeism
Focusing on absent members instead of those [...]

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In Mt.22:37-40 Jesus tells us that loving neighbors and loving God are really the same commandment.  Gen.1:26-27 explains why:  Our neighbors are made in God’s image, just as we are, and if we love God, we will love ALL who bear His image!  In Mt. 25:31-46, Jesus tells us that we will be judged by [...]

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