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FBLR E-News:  The Marriage Marathon

8/28/2018

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Marriage was not designed to be a 100-yard dash. It has its own pace, and goes through seasons where it may feel like a sprint, but it is merely one part of a much longer race. FamilyLife, a great marriage ministry, once interviewed people who had been married at least fifty years and asked them for one piece of advice to give to those in the midst of the marriage marathon. Below is the list of “Top Ten” responses…
  • You need a Savior.  Putting two sinners together for a lifetime makes this a priority.
  • Stay committed to one another.  Love is not a feeling. It’s a decision that needs to be renewed regularly, especially when the relationship is struggling.
  • Pray with your spouse.  This takes us away from a “me first” mentality and opens the spousal needs to each other.
  • Forgive one another.  Remind yourself that if God can forgive you of all your sins, we are to do no less for our spouses. (More on that topic in a later blog…)
  • Realize that there is no such thing as a perfect spouse.  And no, we probably aren’t going to be able to ”fix” their flaws.
  • Have faith that God knows what He is doing.
  • Trust that God gives grace and direction as you trust Him. Regardless of what life throws at you, this is paramount for your marriage to thrive.
  • You will need to make compromises.  No, you can’t always have your way.
  • Be objective and try to take emotion out of problem solving opportunities.  Don’t let a slip of the tongue escalate into a battle.
  • Love your spouse.  In what you say, do, and think. That love can only come from God.

If your marriage feels a little stale, I would encourage you to get out of the rut you are in. Try dating your spouse all over again. 

For any questions or concerns in your marriage, please feel free to reach out!

Eric Stockholm
estockholm@fblr.org
Biblical Counselor
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FBLR E-News:  A Heart to Serve

8/20/2018

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Have you ever been so proud of someone you just couldn't wait to tell anyone who would listen?  Maybe it was one of your kids and the fact that they aced a hard test.  Or maybe they made a great shot in basketball or hit their first home run.  Or, if you are like me, maybe they made it a week at school without getting a behavior notice.  So you celebrate their efforts and find a way to slip it into normal conversation with anyone who will listen.  You become quite the expert at turning, "what are you cooking for dinner?" into "oh I'm sorry, did you ask about my kids winning shot??"

Moms are especially good at this......which brings me to the point of this post.  I work with a church family who has an amazing heart to serve and you really should hear about everything they do!
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In fact, we are going to play a little game of "did you know".....

Did you know......we have groups that serve Immerse once per month on a Tuesday night?  They make a meal for over 50 kids who have aged out of foster care and are currently homeless or in a group home and serve them family style?

Did you know......we have a sewing group that meets and just recently sent 150 pillowcase dresses to the Dominican Republic?

Did you know.....we have a knitting and crotcheting ministry that meets once per month and donates their projects to areas of need in Little Rock?

Did you know......we helped get Christian Women's Job Corps, a ministry of WMU, off the ground and running?

Did you know......we will participate in "Fill the Pit" this Thanksgiving and give the money and canned goods to a local charity?

Did you know......we provide Christmas gifts for all the teens in Immerse and their children at Christmas time?

Did you know....we just launched a middle school ministry specifically designed for 6-8th graders?  


Did you know....you may never hear about these things from the individuals because they are simply committed to living life on mission?

There you have it.  There are so many ways to serve around First Baptist that I could never fit them all on this page.  

Did you know....all we are missing is you!

Tamra Norman
Discipleship and Outreach
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FBLR E-News:  At The Table

8/13/2018

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At The Table 

If you could eat a meal with anyone that is alive today, who would it be? I know...I know...you would pick Jesus. We would all pick Jesus...so I will remove Him from the options. Who would be your top three? My top three would be Albert Mohler (because he has the Bible memorized), Chuck Norris (no explanation necessary) and Laurence Tureaud (also known as Mr. T., and yes I am serious...I follow him on Twitter). 

We all have people at our table and these people have a profound influence on our lives. You may not even realize their effect on you. In fact, believe it or not, YOU are at someone’s table every day. I am so excited about this series exploring the power of doing life together. Transformation always occurs by the Word and Spirit and the context is usually community. This is how God designed it. The Christ-life was never designed to be done alone. 
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This series is about who is at your table and God’s design for you to impact the world. I hope you will make plans to join me this Sunday as we begin this journey together. 


-Pastor Jonathan
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FBLR E-News: Middle School Student Ministry Launch!

8/7/2018

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       What do you think of when you hear the word middle school?  If you are like me, you think of all things awkward.  First awkward school dance, first crush, a mouth full of braces and so forth.  In fact, one of my most embarrassing memories has to do with a middle school dance.  I  got up the courage to ask a boy to dance and he told me he needed to go to the bathroom first.  Then, he somehow ducked out of the back because I never saw him again that night.  I want to believe he got sick and had to leave early, but I know better....it was the odd velvet dress I had on despite it being decently warm outside (see above for proof).  Thanks mom.

        There is just no way around it.  Middle school is hard.  You don't fit in with the younger kids, but you are certainly not old enough to hang with the seniors.  You are "stuck in the middle" and we have found that church is no exception.  

        So, how do we handle this at FBLR?  Continue to look the other way, or meet the students  where they are?  We have decided, without a doubt, we must meet them where they are.  We are pulling our 6th-8th graders and becoming laser focused on what they need during this transition from children's ministry to high school ministry.  We are writing our programming with their needs and the needs of their parents in mind.  We are working hard to have just the right amount of food, fun, outreach, and discipleship in place while doing it.  

        How does that look?  It looks like the main event being held on Sunday morning from 9:00 until 10:00.  Students will start with worship, transition to games and Bible, and head to the service at 10:15.  Then, on Wednesday night it looks like breaking bread together with a meal and intensive discipleship from 5:45-7:30.  There will be other opportunities on Sunday afternoon to hang out and deepen relationships.
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      Join us Sunday at 10:15 to get a copy of their schedule or check back on our website often for updates.  Together, we can tackle this time and come out stronger on the other side!

Tamra Norman
Discipleship and Outreach

     
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