1 Harry, I’m the God of New Beginnings Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for.

1Harry, I’m the God of New Beginnings

Harry, I’m the God of New Beginnings

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Luke 4:18-19 (NLT)Luke 4:18-19 (NLT)

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has appointed me to preach Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has appointed me to preach Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will

Luke 4:18-19 (NLT)Luke 4:18-19 (NLT)

see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors, and that the time of the Lord's favor has come.”

see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors, and that the time of the Lord's favor has come.”

2Harry, You Can’t Do It Alone

Harry, You Can’t Do It Alone

Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)

Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

3Harry, Live in a Growth Environment

Harry, Live in a Growth Environment

SOME ARE AHEAD OF YOUSOME ARE AHEAD OF YOU

SOME ARE BEHIND YOUSOME ARE BEHIND YOU

THE ATMOSPHERE IS AFFIRMINGTHE ATMOSPHERE IS AFFIRMING

GROWTH IS MODELED & EXPECTEDGROWTH IS MODELED & EXPECTED

4Harry, Be Wary When Dealing with Mystical Powers

Harry, Be Wary When Dealing with Mystical Powers

UNSEEN POWERS DO EXISTUNSEEN POWERS DO EXIST

Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)

For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms.

For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms.


POWER DOES NOT COME FROM WITHINPOWER DOES NOT COME FROM WITHIN

Galatians 4:1-7 (NLT)Galatians 4:1-7 (NLT)

Think of it this way. If a father dies and leaves great wealth for his young children, those children are not much better off than slaves until they grow up, even though they actually own everything their father had. They have to obey their guardians until they reach whatever age their father set.And that's the way it was with us before

Think of it this way. If a father dies and leaves great wealth for his young children, those children are not much better off than slaves until they grow up, even though they actually own everything their father had. They have to obey their guardians until they reach whatever age their father set.And that's the way it was with us before


Christ came. We were slaves to the spiritual powers of this world. But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because you Gentiles have become his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into

Christ came. We were slaves to the spiritual powers of this world. But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because you Gentiles have become his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into


your hearts, and now you can call God your dear Father. Now you are no longer a slave but God's own child. And since you are his child, everything he has belongs to you.

your hearts, and now you can call God your dear Father. Now you are no longer a slave but God's own child. And since you are his child, everything he has belongs to you.



THERE ARE GOOD AND EVIL FORCESTHERE ARE GOOD AND EVIL FORCES

1 Peter 3:22 (NLT)1 Peter 3:22 (NLT)

Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers are bowing before him.

Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers are bowing before him.




WE ARE NOT TO PLAY WITH THEMWE ARE NOT TO PLAY WITH THEM


These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, who are born to be caught and killed. They laugh at the terrifying powers they know so little about, and they will be destroyed along with them.

These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, who are born to be caught and killed. They laugh at the terrifying powers they know so little about, and they will be destroyed along with them.




WE ARE NOT TO PLAY WITH THEMWE ARE NOT TO PLAY WITH THEM

THEY CANNOT OVERCOME GODTHEY CANNOT OVERCOME GOD


Before you Gentiles knew God, you were slaves to so-called gods that do not even exist. And now that you have found God (or should I say, now that God has found you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the weak and useless spiritual powers of this world?

Before you Gentiles knew God, you were slaves to so-called gods that do not even exist. And now that you have found God (or should I say, now that God has found you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the weak and useless spiritual powers of this world?

Romans 8:38 (NLT)Romans 8:38 (NLT)

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.

Guidelines for Dealing

with Questiona

ble Life Issues

Guidelines for Dealing

with Questiona

ble Life Issues

1. BE INFORMED1. BE INFORMED

Romans 14:5 (NLT)Romans 14:5 (NLT)

In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. Each person should have a personal conviction about this matter.

In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. Each person should have a personal conviction about this matter.

2. BE CAREFUL2. BE CAREFUL


Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour.

Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour.

3. BE GROUNDED IN FAITH3. BE GROUNDED IN FAITH

Colossians 2:7-8 (NLT)Colossians 2:7-8 (NLT)

Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done.Don't let anyone lead you astray

Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done.Don't let anyone lead you astray

Colossians 2:7-8 (NLT)Colossians 2:7-8 (NLT)

with empty philosophy and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the evil powers of this world, and not from Christ.

with empty philosophy and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the evil powers of this world, and not from Christ.

4. BE SENSITIVE TO OTHERS4. BE SENSITIVE TO OTHERS

Romans 14:20-22 (NLT)Romans 14:20-22 (NLT)

Don't tear apart the work of God over what you eat. Remember, there is nothing wrong with these things in themselves. But it is wrong to eat anything if it makes another person stumble. Don't eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another

Don't tear apart the work of God over what you eat. Remember, there is nothing wrong with these things in themselves. But it is wrong to eat anything if it makes another person stumble. Don't eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another

Romans 14:20-22 (NLT)Romans 14:20-22 (NLT)

Christian to stumble. You may have the faith to believe that there is nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God. Blessed are those who do not condemn themselves by doing something they know is all right.

Christian to stumble. You may have the faith to believe that there is nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God. Blessed are those who do not condemn themselves by doing something they know is all right.

1 Harry, I’m the God of New Beginnings Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for.

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