Episode Dream Big, Think Small | Week 1
A life of significance usually happens at a slow pace and by showing up day after day, even when routine feels redundant. Gain encouragement from special guest Jeff Manion about the power of living with “holy redundancy”!
Chapter 1
We all want our lives to count, but it’s easy to get impatient with the normal, day-to-day routine of life. In this Discover the Word study, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and guest Jeff Manion explore how a life marked by steady faithfulness can have tremendous impact. Learn about something called “Ant Power” in this first conversation of a series called, “Dream Big, Think Small.”
Chapter 2
When you follow the same routine day in and day out . . . it’s not long before life starts to feel boring, and not very significant. But in this edition of Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and guest Jeff Manion argue that we can lead extraordinary lives. . . by faithfully doing ordinary things over and over and over . . . Learn how to “Dream Big, Think Small.”
Chapter 3
We all long to make a difference with our life. But often, we view our daily responsibilities as monotonous and insignificant. In this Discover the Word conversation, the group looks at one woman in the Bible who made a big impact in her community . . . by doing seemingly insignificant tasks. Pull up a seat at the table and discover how greatness is often the product of repetitive goodness.
Chapter 4
Ever feel like life is just so repetitive? The days turn to weeks . . . the weeks to months . . . the months to years… Well, in this episode of Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and special guest Jeff Manion discuss the idea of “holy redundancy” . . . and suggest that even the most repetitive tasks can make a lasting impact.
Chapter 5
Do you tend to see life from a glass-half-full perspective? Or are you more of a glass-half-empty person? Well, in this part of our “Dream Big, Think Small” study, pastor and author Jeff Manion challenges the group to be grateful for even the little things in life . . . and in the process hand our anxieties over to God. Discover how gratefulness can lead to living a faithful life.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
Pastor and author Jeff Manion shares that we often arrive at extraordinary lives through doing ordinary things faithfully. In the example of Tabitha (from Acts 9:36, 39, 42), we see the importance of quietly caring for others through consistently kind actions. And in the example of Samuel (from 1 Samuel 7:15-17), we see the importance of routinely serving others through a consistent circuit. We also discover how gratitude can fuel our faithfulness.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- What holy redundancies—seemingly small repetitive behaviors—are taking place in this season of your life?
- How might your holy redundancies—seemingly small repetitive behaviors—be creating extraordinary impact in the lives of people around you?
- Think about how you are—or can be—living out the “Tabitha Factor” (consistent kindness from Acts 9:36, 39, 42) or the “Samuel Circuit” (consistent routine from 1 Samuel 7:15-17).
- How does being grateful contribute to your ability to live a faithful life (from Philippians 4:6)?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me appreciate the importance of faithfully doing the seemingly ordinary things that require my attention each day. Help me remember that these holy redundancies add up to extraordinary results over time. Amen.”
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