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  1. Guarding Our Words and Building Community

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    Guarding Our Words and Building Community — a word by Pastor Tony D'Amico from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "To truly love the people around us—friends, family, or our community—we must be honest and brave enough to have real conversations"

    The Book of Proverbs (6:16-19) gives us a list of seven things God really hates. It’s undoubtedly a serious call to avoid the stuff that tears down what He values. Verse 19 talks specifically about behaviors that wreck trust and unity. The ESV says, “one who sows discord among brothers,” and the NLT describes “a person who sows discord in a family.” Additionally, the NIV widens it to “a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”

    Now, think about that for a second. Causing division and conflict—just by what we say—is labeled as an abomination to God. That’s obviously huge! Why? Because breaking unity certainly goes against His command for us to love one another and live in harmony.

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  2. A Common Faith Family

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    A Common Faith Family — a word by Pastor Caleb Yetton from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Additionally, we share a common faith in our hope for eternal life — the return of our King to set all things right."

    I love how Paul calls Titus a true son in the faith — a common faith (Titus 1:4).

    Believers, we indeed share a common faith in our Lord Jesus, in His personhood. We also share a common belief in His finished work on the cross. Additionally, we share a common faith in our hope for eternal life — the return of our King to set all things right. 

    Without a doubt, our common faith unifies us, breaks down barriers, and distinguishes us from the world. Our mutual faith always sets us apart. Jesus is our connecting thread, which makes us unified and together. Despite our differences, we share faith. 

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  3. Life Is But A Breath

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    Life Is But A Breath — a word by Pastor Billy Johnson from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "every breath we take could be our last. There are never guarantees for tomorrow. We should always live our lives in light of eternity"

    As you’re probably aware, on July 13, there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The bullets fired in this senseless act of violence killed a man; he was shielding his family from harm. They also critically injured two other men while grazing Trump’s ear. The bullet that hit Trump would have been lethal if he hadn’t turned his head immediately before the bullet passed by. Shortly after I heard the news, I started thinking. I thought about the possible retaliation against other political figures and even the divisions that could arise in the Church. 

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