By Dan Lentz 1. What does the phrase, “I’m sorry,” mean to you? Is being sorry and asking for forgiveness the same thing? How does repentance (changing your behavior) relate to being sorry? Read Daniel 9:4-14, 17. 2. What are some recent examples you’ve seen of individuals or groups who were truly […]
Where You Live — for March 3, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. Have everyone draw a fuel tank gauge on a piece of paper including the E (empty) and F (full) markers. Ask group members to place an indicator needle at the appropriate spot to depict his or her spiritual fuel tank right now. Ask members to show their fuel tank gauges […]
Where You Live — for February 24, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. If your group has been together for a while, take turns guessing what each member of the group would prefer from the following list. After group members have made their guesses, ask members to reveal their true preferences: • going out to eat, or eating at home • Spring […]
Where You Live — for February 17, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. Think of a tragic news headline you’ve seen in the past couple of weeks and mention it to the group. What is your typical response to tragic news headlines like this one? • Anger—the world is so fallen! • Sadness—it has to be so hard for the people going through […]
Where You Live — for February 10, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. If your life were a pie, what would its pieces look like? Draw your pie using paper and colored pencils. Give each slice an appropriate size and label according to the amount of time you spend: sleeping, eating, working, watching TV, doing chores, going to school, talking on the phone, […]