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LONG TO BELONG

10/24/2018

 
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Life is best lived in the context of relationships. They are developed at home, school, work and wherever we share life spaces with others…these are the breeding grounds for community. 

By nature we desire to be in relationship with those around us.  We LONG TO BELONG to a loving family, a supportive set of friends, an accepting group of co-workers…a community. 

Athletes LONG TO BELONG to the team of their dreams.  Whether it is the local football team at 10 years old or a fan of a favorite college or pro team as an adult, the desire to be a part of that community is powerful. This driving force comes from a deep desire to hang out and be in relationship with like-minded people supporting or playing for a specific team. Fantasy Football is a popular example of the propelling desire to belong to a community.

We are born with a LONG TO BELONG desire. Our Creator designed us to belong to Him and to the family of God …community at its best!
  • Community is revealed through God’s 3-part nature.
God the Father God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords. I Timothy 6:15 NIV

God the Son – Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."  John 14:6 NIV

God the Holy Spirit – (It is) ...the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out. He’s going to clean house—make e a clean sweep of your lives. He’ll place everything true in its proper place before God.            Matthew 3:11 TM

  • Community is revealed through God’s creation.
God created us in His image – to be like Him and in relationship with Him. 
                             

God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them…
 Genesis 1:27
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God created community from the beginning…a woman made from man’s own rib. 
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a 
helper suitable for him.”  Genesis 2:18 NIV


PRAYER:  I submit myself to be in community with You and Your people. Dear Father.  I want to hang out with you...learning, serving, worshiping and growing inYou and with your family.  My LONGING TO BELONG is satisfied in you.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

                                                      BELIEVE AND BELONG
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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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