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To some extent we are all Control Freaks. Wanting control is not the issue though its who or what we try control and why that become the issue. Throughout the Bible God has a lot to say about trusting Him, because the true route to happiness is submission, not control. Learn to trust Him more. Palms Down, Palms Up. #wearetheGrove

When we can see ourselves as we truly are, we will begin to see others as they truly are. Today we point out the issue of brokenness in our world. We are all broken and need of healing. You can grow to the level of your pain tolerance or you can grow to your potential. Choose the second, choose to heal and face the pain. When you do, the world gets more hope. #wearetheGrove

No one is perfect and no church is perfect. We all have cracks & flaws. We all have issues. For anyone who doesn't think they have an issue- that is their issue (denial). In part 1 we give the issue a name- "crazy". Today we are challenging unhealthy ways of thinking. Specifically thoughts that keep getting us the same results that we don't want. If you always do what you've always done, you'll al...

What we focus on can become the only thing we see. God always wants to help us see more and to live for more. Partner with God in the greatest mission imaginable: finding what is lost, restoring what's broken and reclaiming what's His. #wearetheGrove

Everyone is asking three questions about Identity, Security & Significance: Who am I?, Where do I belong?, and Why am I Here? The reason is because God designed us to have an Identity, security, and significance. To help others find answers to these questions we need to tell two stories. Our story woven with God's. #wearetheGrove

Living in 3D and sharing your faith is about 1. Developing Friendships 2. Discovering Stories & 3. Discerning Next Steps.

Introducing someone to the God who made them, who loves them and has a purpose for their life is the greatest gift you can give someone. A relationship with God changes everything. We do this by simply walking across the room. #wearetheGrove

When we live by principle the pressure is taken away because many of our choices are already made. And when we practice those principles we have peace. Here are a few to begin practicing when it comes to how we handle money. Start with God. Create Margin. Be Generous. Be Consistent. #wearetheGrove

Learn to live by principle, not pressure because when you do, most of your choices are already made and when you don't unwise choices are made especially when it comes to finances. How we handle money is the greatest indicator we have for what's most important in our lives. Learn to put God first and the results will always be more confidence in Him and more trust. #weaertheGrove

God has good plans for your life. Listen to our Guest Speaker Pastor Micheal Dickenson as he shares this week with theGrove about God's plans to prosper you. May you hear God's whispers today. #wearetheGrove

The church at large has a branding problem. Many of our neighbors & friends have been exposed to a “different” gospel. One that has led to a world wide branding problem. Too may people have been exposed to rules based religion rather than relationship with a loving, caring, close to us God. And ask yourself, what kind of church does the world need to see? What kind of church does Santa Fe need to...

Guest Speaker Pastor Kelly Fulfer is one of the Grove's Overseers. He and Liz Pastor Trinity Church in Portales, NM. Let us learn to have a mentality of an Ark Builder and help many more come to salvation. #wearetheGrove

We are all one relationship away from changing the course of our destiny. Pay attention to the influences you allow in your life because they will either be positive or negative. At just the right time help always shows up. #wearetheGrove

Just because we can doesn't mean we should. In this last part of Proverbs & Popcorn we are challenged to think through choice & the potential in every choice we make. When we have a good picture of the future & understand what God is up to, we make better choices. As long we only live in the now & for the immediate we remain stuck. Work hard, sow good seeds & don't give up, you will see a greta ha...

The only way to end up at the right destination is to choose the right road. Direction (not intension) determines our destination. #wearetheGrove

Words are a powerful thing, they can be life-giving or death-dealing. And the words we speak reflect the conditions of our hearts, because out of the heart the mouth speaks. Whatever we put in will eventually come out. A wise person earns how to control the tongue. We pray you will be come wise. #wearetheGrove

There are so many voices in our lives telling us what to think, believe and sometimes feel about politics, relationships, lifestyle and values. In Proverbs we are introduced to many voices who are calling out. If you are going to be wise, you have to learn to listen to the voice of wisdom. If not you will miss out on all that God has for you. https://youtu.be/p27Hi8QoHoo #wearetheGrove

Knowing and doing are two different things. If we are going to succeed at making a life we have to transfer our knowledge into action. Knowledge is knowing the right thing to do, Wisdom is actually doing it. This series is all about wisdom. Wisdom is the art of living skillfully in whatever actual conditions we find ourselves. #wearetheGrove

Even if something is legal doesn't mean it is beneficial. Even though we can do anything, we must not become a slave to anything. Technology and Social Media are great tools but have an unintended negative side. They are even affecting our rest. We need to learn to have a rhythm of disconnecting each day and each week. #wearetheGrove

Because of technology, people are beginning to fear and avoid unfiltered communication. The problem is that the more we filter our lives the less authentic we become. We all want meaningful relationships, and even though many are living for Likes, we all are longing for love. Start today with an honest evaluation of yourself and take off the veil. #weaertheGrove

Technology is changing the way we do relationship. Cell Phones, computers & Social media make it easier to connect, but yet many of us still feel lonely. This weeks Challenge is to Be Present & Be Engaged. Because in the end- Life is not about how many Likes you get. It is all about how much love you showed. Here is the link to the video we showed: https://vimeo.com/73085316

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Easter changes everything. Without the empty grave, we have no hope, no future, no confidence. But because Jesus conquered Death we can too. He came to earth to fix what sin broke. It's not about religion, but about relationship. We pray you that you will Know God.

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Everything changes except God. His Nature doesn’t change: Goodness, Justice, Love, Grace, Mercy, Eternality Doesn’t change. His Power is unbated. His Wisdom undiminished. His Holiness unblemished. This is because God is Perfect. "Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow." James 1:7 Let...