Are your relationships growing, positive

and filled with mutual encouragement?

The Shift from Burning to Building…

The Power of Encouragement

Proverbs 18:21 & 12:18

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing”

Are your words filled with blessing and affirmation?

What will it take for you to control your tongue?

Seismic Shift Suggestions

• From quick and sharp response to slow and thoughtful

• From reflecting to speaking• The power of paper

The Shift from Served to Serving…

The Message of Ministry

John 13:13-15

“You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”

What is a first step of service you can take in your home, school, work place or church?

Seismic Shift Suggestions

• Homework project: Find one creative way to serve a person in the place where you live

The Shift from Flattery to Truth-Telling…

Speaking the Truth with Grace

Ephesians 4:15

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.”

Why is it so hard to tell the truth?

Why does God call us to speak the truth in love, even when it is hard?

Seismic Shift Suggestions

• Start with safe people• Invite the truth from others• Commit to be a truth-teller

even when it is hard