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We miss the important things when our focus is on the wrong things. The bible is summed up in one word "relationships". Don't get focused on things that are not all that important because you'll miss relationships when things are your focus. #wearetheGrove

Is there something in your life that you care about enough to adopt a "think long" prayer strategy? If so, here it is- A "think long" prayer strategy is knowing WHY you're praying and not quitting until you see it. Thinking Long Prevents Unplanned Destinations. Here is the video we showed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZe5y2D60YU (google "Michael Jr: Know Your Why" if the link doesn't work) #we...

Prayer is a habit thats needs to be cultivated, a discipline that needs to be developed and a skill to be practiced. Praying hard is about not giving up. The greater the dream, the more we need to pray. The larger the obstacle we face, the more we need God's help. And in these moments when our prayers are answered we know that only God can get the credit. #wearetheGrove

A Big Dream is a dream that requires a miracle! It will require risk & if you don't take the risk, you forfeit the miracle. #wearetheGrove

If God would answer your prayers, what would you ask for? We hope that this series will inspire you to dream big, pray hard & think long when it comes to what you ask God for. Don’t just read the Bible. Start circling the promises. Don’t just make a wish. Write down a list of life goals. Don’t just pray. Keep a prayer journal. Define your dream. Claim your promise Spell your miracle. #wearetheGrov...

Hardship is good for us because it can makes us better people. People of character and integrity, and people of hope. And just because things are not going according to our plan, does not mean that they are not going according to God's plan. Chose to hope in The Lord. #wearetheGrove

The climate of our relationships & emotions will improve when conflict is resolved, not ignored. An important detail to remember is that we respond to conflict out of character, not out of knowledge. When emotions run hot, reason is thrown out the window. Since conflict reveals character we need to learn to handle conflict well by allowing God to work in and through us. This year can be better tha...

Our "Topography" is the lead influencer of our climate. Insecurity is a key topographical area that affects our Climate. Insecurity is: - Most common emotional “problems” - Results from low confidence and low self-esteem - Feel socially inadequate - Go out of their way to please others - Compare themselves to others to see how they “stack up” against the perceived “competition.” If insecurity come...

The forecast for 2016 will look a lot like 2015 unless the climate changes. Our relationships will also remain the same unless we change the climate in them. Being open to what others see will help us make changes that are necessary for a healthy emotional & relational climate. #wearetheGrove

Small choices can make a big difference in your life. As we enter into a new year our hope for you is that 2016 will be a great year. Our challenge for you this week is to choose a destination for 2016 for the different areas of your life. Start with 1% changes & then follow through. We look forward to hearing about all that happened in 2016. #wearethegrove

What's Your Name? If what is said about you is not good, then you need a name change & new start. Because God took on a new name (Jesus) so can we (Christian). Take the first step towards God & then Partner wth Him to help give others a new name. #wearetheGrove

There are a many names in the Bible and they are not there by accident. Names are pregnant with purpose and they speak to us about their purpose. There is one Name above all Names that gives us reason to celebrate the Christmas season: Jesus- God Sends Help. Let Him be your help. #wearetheGrove

Take one step toward peace on the inside. Work to forgive yourself. Step One- Receive God's Forgiveness. Step Two- Repair Relationships. Step Three- Rethink Who We Are. Step Four- Rebuild Self-Acceptance. #wearetheGrove

Forgiveness is a process. Here are 3 Myths of Forgiveness and 4 Steps to Forgiving Better. Take one step towards peace on earth or at least in your living room. #wearethegrove

We can't give what we do not possess. Our world desperately needs peace & hope. God is still looking for & using those who will carry His blessings, His message & his hope to those around us. If we are to continue to stand we need to build ourselves up, through prayer. We also need to be waiting in expectation for God's plan to unfold. Seek God for more of Him today.

In the book of 1 Thessalonians Paul tells us to "Therefore encourage one another with these words". He is talking about the last days. There is comfort and hope in knowing how things will unfold in our world. Jesus told us "to keep watch" and to be ready, because He will return for His church. We should be living in such a way that we are ready at any moment for His return.

The greatest thing you can do for your future and for those around you is to establish strong guardrails. Standards of behavior that we choose will ultimately guide our lives. The turning point is when we make up our minds as to the direction our lives will go before we face the tension and temptation to give in to things that will distract or destroy us. No one ever regrets a guardrail. #wearethe...

The bible has a lot to say about money but it has nothing to do with money, but everything to do with our devotion. God's chief competition for our heart and devotion is money. Will we put our trust in God or in wealth? #wearethegrove

We are all one decision away from stupid. And we are all one decision away from better. The choice is ours. The choice is yours. Guardrails are set to protect & direct our lives. No one ever regrets a guardrail, but we do regret not having them. #wearethegrove www.thegrovesantafe.com

How we handle ourselves when it comes to sexuality may be one of the most important areas of our lives because it is the one area where the choices we make can potentially be the most detrimental. Nothing in God is addictive because He want us to choice His way, not be forced or made to follow. Don't just listen to this talk, do something about it. The earlier you set guardrails in this area, the...

The people we spend time with determine the direction and quality of our lives. It is the good and the bad of relationships. #wearethegrove

A little pain is better than a lot. The sooner we put standards of behavior in place the less regrets we will have in life. Guardrails in our lives are to keep us away from really dangerous areas that will bring pain & death. Choose to pay attention to your conscience and to listen to the Holy Spirit. #wearethegrove

Most people never make it the promise of fulfillment, which is the fourth core promise that God offers. He want's us to live a satisfying & fulfilling life that we call "The Best Life Possible". After and only after we accept & participate in all four promises will we truly live a fulfilled life. Our hope is that you will accept all that God has for you today. #wearethegrove

Most people never make it the promise of fulfillment, which is the fourth core promise that God offers. He want's us to live a satisfying & fulfilling life that we call "The Best Life Possible". After and only after we accept & participate in all four promises will we truly live a fulfilled life. Our hope is that you will accept all that God has for you today. #wearethegrove

87% of Believers never move to the third promise of being Redeemed. Why do so few Christians take God's offer of Restoration? You need to Discover your gift, Develop your gift & Use your gift if you are going to accept God's third Core Promise. This message will help you learn to live more & to take the next step. #wearethegrove