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While we think of "Church Discipline" in the extreme sense as a Church confronts a major sin, Church discipline happens regularly on a smaller scale. Today, Brett shares two questions you can ask when you are trying to evaluate the seriousness of the sin that needs to be confronted. Brett shares that while all sins separate us from God, not all sins are the same. See how in this devotional To hear Brett's message on Church Discipline, go to: https://youtu.be/Ijbfi3GsJFo What can we learn from this devotional? What did you hear God say to you today? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

How can you reflect the goodness of God in your life? What can you do? Find out as Preston Conder shares.   To learn more about New Life go to http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

What are you looking forward to? We must have hope in life and we have that because the Bible promises us heaven. A better future can get us through hard times. In addition to that, we can celebrate now. Psalm 118:24 reads, "This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it."  God is so loving and gracious. What can I celebrate now? What am I excited about? What are the little things can I appreciate today?  Practice celebrating and appreciating as we notice what we eat, our health, our children, our loved ones, being able to get around, and everyday aspects as we go through the daily routine.   What can we learn from this devotional?  Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Are you a complainer? While no one wants to be a complainer, we still whine and complain at times. Today, Brett walks us through the "complainer chapters" in the Bible, Exodus 15-17. Here we see how that while God has miraculously freed the Israelites after hundreds of years of slavery, they always seemed to find something to complain about. What does it look like for us to do everything without grumbling or complaining as Paul encourages us in Philippians 2:14? What can we learn from this devotional? What is God teaching you today? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

The message of Luke 2:10-20 is not just good news for the people back then, but it is great news for all of us today. Jesus is truth, life, and savior. Embrace the good news for you today. What joy does Jesus bring you today? What can we learn from this devotional?  Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Paul's warning in 2 Timothy 4 is a very timely warning for us today. More and more people are making compromises in their faith. How do you prevent this from happening to you? How can you stand firm in your faith? Brett shares about this in today's devotional.  If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What can we learn from Paul's joy? Find out as Preston Conder shares with us today. To learn more about New Life go to http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

What does it look like to live in harmony with others? We can learn from Paul's example in 2 Corinthians 1:24 that you are able to live in harmony with others by showing respect for others. Brett shares what respect looks like in today's world.  What can we learn from this devotional?  Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. To watch Brett's message about Emotional Intelligence go to: https://youtu.be/y5rOENAo2hw If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What does Church discipline look like? Brett Andrews 5 practical steps you can take. To learn more about New Life go to http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

Does God choose sides? If I pray about it, will He cause my favorite football team to win? In Joshua 5:13-15 as the Israelites prepare to fight their enemies to take over their new land, Joshua is surprised by a man who appears in front of him. Joshua asked whose side he was on. "Neither", said the man, "I'm a commander of the Lord."  He then gives them an unconventional strategy to follow in order to be successful. Sometimes God may have us do the unexpected. It may not make sense but when we encounter those times, we need to ask how do I need to follow him? Maybe we need to sacrifice something. Or maybe there is someone to talk to about my faith. Or something else entirely. We need to be asking, am I on the Lord's side? And how do I need to follow Him today? What can we learn from this devotional?  Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you

Laughter and joy are good for your heart. Can you rejoice in the Lord as Paul states in Philippians 4:4, no matter what is going on in your life? Today, Brett shares about how God is a God of joy and values it. How can we find joy in life and laugh today? What can we learn from this devotional? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Are you experiencing loneliness or do you know someone who is lonely now? What can you do when you are lonely or how can you help support others who are going through loneliness? Tom walks us through some scripture to help encourage you if you are feeling lonely and how you can encourage others who are experiencing loneliness.  What can we learn from this devotional? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. If you would like to get connected with a group at New Life go to http://newlife.church/groups. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

In John 9, Jesus has an interaction with a crippled man at the pool of Siloam. The reaction this crippled man had was in stark contrast to the crippled man who was healed at the pool of Bethesda in John 5. Brett walks us through the difference today in this devotional.  What can we learn from this interaction? And, what can we learn from the crippled response to the healing? How can you live by faith today? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. To watch Part 1 about Jesus and the Pool of Bethesda go to: https://youtu.be/iZoWxQW08kQ If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

How do you respond when you have to change plans unexpectedly? What do you do? Preston Conder shares what you can do.  To learn more about New Life go to http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

"Do you want to get well?" That is what Jesus asks a crippled man in John 5 at the pool of Bethesda. Why did Jesus ask this question of him? It's a question he had to answer and a question we have to ask ourselves. Do we really want to overcome our anxiety? To be empathetic? To be patient? To overcome the addictions?  What can we learn from this interaction? And, what can we learn from the crippled response to the healing? Hear Brett share in this devotional and share your stories, prayer requests, or your response  in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What does empathy look like? How can someone be more empathetic towards others? Find out as Brett shares.  To learn more about New Life go to http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

Whether we want to know who built Stonehenge or why God created mosquitoes, we are curious. "Why, why, why?" we ask. Perhaps we may wonder why God let an awful thing happen to us or a loved one. It IS safe and good to ask God questions.  The apostles asked in Acts 1:4-7 if that was the very time Christ Jesus would restore the Kingdom to Israel. He replied that it was not for them to know the times or dates but wait. Like children they needed to be patient and humble. Jesus encouraged then and now to ask a lot of questions. Search Him as the Living Word the Bible for answers. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Joseph had a hard life. In Genesis 37-44 we see that he was sold into slavery when his was young because he was his father's favorite. Then, he was sent to prison because he wouldn't sleep with Potiphar's wife. However, after many years and through God's work, he was able to become the Second in charge of all of Egypt. It made no sense, but God was up to something. Joseph had faith and trusted God. He great perspective on what God was doing in his life.  Today, Brett walks us through the life of Joseph in Genesis that culminates in Genesis 45. He shares about how God not only worked in Joseph's life but he is working in our life as well. What is God doing in your life to prepare you for today? While it may not make sense today, stay faithful to God and see what God ends up doing in your life and the lives of others.  Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.chur

None of us is perfect. We have all sinned and need to seek forgiveness from God, which He freely gives us. In Mark 2:1-12 we see a great example of Jesus forgiving. This is a great challenge for all of us to forgive others, as well.  How can you choose to forgive others today based on this devotional? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

As a follow up from Brett's message yesterday about being a Godly Influencer, today Brett shares from 2 Corinthians 1:12 about what Godly sincerity looks like. Jesus was sincere. He was so genuine and true that even Pilate could find no fault in him. While we will not be able to be as perfect in our sincerity as Jesus, we can still live with a clear conscience because of the Godly sincerity in our life. See how in today's devotional. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. To watch Brett's message about being a Godly Influencer go to: https://youtu.be/NOaHQ9Dm11c If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!