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Back to the basics

Discover why mastering the basics is more powerful than chasing the next big thing. Dive into Paul's final words in Romans and uncover timeless truths about your identity and purpose. Forget trying to be someone you're not—embrace your goodness and knowledge as you learn to connect with others, just as you are. This message challenges you to reflect on true friendship, unexpected alliances, and the impact of consistent foundational work. Whether you're finding your place or questioning your calling, this talk encourages you to lean into who you really are and unlock your potential to influence the world.

Daily Devotions

Day 1: Knowing Who We Are

Devotional: Today, we learned that Paul was convinced that the people he wrote to in Romans were full of goodness and knowledge and were capable of helping one another. It's important to remember that we, too, have good things inside us. God made us and loves us, and we have the ability to help those around us with His love and wisdom.

Scriptures:

• Romans 15:14 - "I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another."

Reflection Questions:

1. What are some good things you see in yourself?
2. How can you use your knowledge and goodness to help a friend today?
3. Why do you think Paul reminded the Romans of their goodness?

Day 2: Practice Makes Perfect

Devotional: We learned how important it is to keep practicing our faith, like a basketball player practicing his shots. Just like how Steph Curry takes thousands of practice shots to be better, we should practice praying and reading the Bible to grow in our faith. The more we practice, the more we can live like Jesus taught us.

Scriptures:

• 1 Timothy 4:8 - "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come."

Reflection Questions: