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                   Rowan Atkinson, the actor who plays Mr. Bean, was in an auto parts store when he noticed a man watching him.   This gentleman followed Atkinson around the store for several minutes until he finally found the courage to speak to him.                “You look just like that Mr. Bean fellow”, the man said.   “In fact, you should become a Mr. Bean impersonator.   You could make a lot of money doing that.”                Atkinson laughed and said, “Actually, I am Mr. Bean”, but the man did not believe him.   For the next several minutes, Atkinson tried to convince him, but to no avail.   The man left the store thinking he had seen a guy who looked like Mr. Bean, rather than believing that he had actually met Mr. Bean.  ...

 This is one change is critical to our spiritual life and strength. It is a bridge between God’s promises and our response. https://youtu.be/gli7fxZZvqw  

  On the evening of Tuesday, November 11, many people left the warmth and comfort of their homes to stand in the cold on dark, rural roads and look at the night sky. They were lured by the promise of spectacular Northern Lights, and they were not disappointed. Personally, I do not remember ever seeing them so bright and red. Stretching right across the sky and even over the top of us, they were amazing! The next day, my Facebook feed was flooded with pictures of the Northern Lights. It was as if people could not help themselves. They had seen something so beautiful and amazing that they had to acknowledge and share it. To me, that is a good picture of what gratitude should look like in our lives. Our blessings should overwhelm us to the point that we must see, celebrate, and share them. Thanksgiving should not be a one-time, limited, “Oh, isn’t that nice!” affair. Rather, it should be a constant mindset and the lens through which we see our world. ...

 If you think the message of the gospel is too simple, you likely have it right!  (The lesson is 28 minutes long.  Communion follows)  https://youtu.be/4i306hB8mak  

  A Swiss Army knife, a Leatherman, or a similar multitool gadget is a good thing to keep in your toolbox, glove compartment, or junk drawer.   They will not provide every tool you will ever need, but they are a good starting point. So here is the question:   When it comes to people, where do you begin if you want to be an influence for good in someone’s life?   Colossians 2:1-5 provides us with two valuable tools.   First, Paul says, “My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart” (verse 2).   Boy, we need some encouragers who make it their business to strengthen and build others up.   Discouragement disables us and derails our plans.   I think Satan’s best tool against us right now is our own negative attitudes.   Our predisposition to focus on the bad or what could go wrong crushes our ambitions, hopes, and joy.   I am not saying we should be naïve, but I am saying that we had better see our blessings.   Secondly, Paul...

 Christ gives us hope, access to God's grace and new life. This lesson outlines what our response to that should be.  https://youtu.be/ZnccclKJY8E