“Keeping It Simple” (7/21/13)

Reverend Maryanne B. Ditter Mark 12:28-34 1. Think about someone from the Scriptures that God used to show His love to others. What impresses you the most about that person? 2. Now think about someone in your life that you sense really needs a loving touch from God. How might God want to use you to bring His love to them? 3. You might be asking yourself, "How can I love my neighbor as myself when I feel like I can't even love myself"? Write down from today's sermon things you may have le...
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“Jesus and His Signs, Part 3” (7/14/13)

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff Mark 8:22-26 1. Surely Jesus could have healed this man on the first try. Why didn't He? 2. Has God ever done a work in you "in stages"? Explain. 3. If we understand God often chooses to work over time why do we get so impatient? Further Study Acts 1:1-11 1. Jesus appeared to his disciples over a period of forty days. Why do you think He didn't just immediately ascend to Heaven? 2. In verses 4 and 5 Jesus gave the disciples some important instructions a...
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Annual WordPress Survey & WCSF

It’s time for our third annual user and developer survey! If you’re a WordPress user, developer, or business, we want your feedback. Just like previous years, we’ll share the data at the upcoming WordCamp San Francisco (WCSF). Results will also be sent to each survey respondent. It only takes a few minutes to fill out the survey, which will provide an overview of how people use WordPress. If you missed past State of the Word keynotes, be sure to check out them out for survey re...
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“Jesus and His Signs, Part 2” (7/7/13)

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff Mark 8:11-21 1. Why wouldn't Jesus perform a sign for the religious leaders? 2. What was different about the people he did perform miraculous signs for? 3. Do you expect Jesus to prove himself to you according to your standards? What exactly do you expect of Jesus? Further Study: Matthew 16:1-4 1. Jesus makes a great point doesn't he? Even today most people know how to tell when it is going to be clear or when a storm is coming. So why do we have such tr...
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