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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You have a gift because God has a mission and He is inviting you to be a part of it. In your discovery of your spiritual gifting, Vivi challenges you to answer three important questions: </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Does it align with God’s Word? Has it been affirmed by God’s people? Does your gift aim to edify God’s church?</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> This first lesson will help you answer these questions and more.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p>Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Read the article about spiritual gifts, take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment, watch the Spirit of God video, and check out the Join the Real Team website for more information on how to use your gifting to serve the church.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LOVEGOD_WIO_01.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</span></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/spiritual-growth/spiritual-gifts.html"><span style="font-weight: 400"> What is Spiritual Gifting?</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Article): Understand the origins of spiritual gifts, a scripture-based description of each spiritual gift, the purpose of spiritual gifts, and a simple assessment you can take to find out what your spiritual gift might be!</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/quizzes-and-assessments/what-type-of-spiritual-gifts-do-you-have-quiz.html"><span style="font-weight: 400">What is Your Spiritual Gift</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Assessment): Now that you have a better understanding of what spiritual gifts are and why God gives us gifts, take this assessment to find out what your spiritual gift might be as you continue to learn more about yourself and how to contribute to God’s mission!</span></p>
<p><a href="https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/holy-spirit/"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Spirit of God</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video): How will God’s Spirit change the world? Find out how the Holy Spirit works, where it comes from and how our hearts are transformed by the power of God’s spirit.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/realteam/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Join the Real Team!</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Website): If you want to start using your gift to serve God’s church and partner with him in the work he’s doing, check out the opportunities to be part of the Real Team!</span></p>
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What is Spiritual Gifting? 

What is your Spiritual Gift? 

The Spirit of God

Join the Real Team!

You have a gift because God has a mission and He is inviting you to be a part of it. In your discovery of your spiritual gifting, Vivi challenges you to answer three important questions: Does it align with God’s Word? Has it been affirmed by God’s people? Does your gift aim to edify God’s church? This first lesson will help you answer these questions and more.



Do I Have a spiritual gift?

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You matter. God created each of us uniquely but our sinful world will often twist the goodness of God in us. In order for us to truly live out our full potential, we have to discover who we are by identifying our strengths and our sinful tendencies. In this lesson, Tammy talks about our inner beauty and brokenness and how they work together to help us better understand who God has truly created us to be. </span></p>
<h2>Start here:</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Take the Enneagram assessment, browse the A Book Called You website and grab your own copy of the book,  and listen to the Cultivating YOU podcast!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOVEGOD_WIO_02.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</p>
<p><a href="http://sandalschurch.com/enneagram"><span style="font-weight: 400">Take the Assessment</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Website): Start identifying your areas of beauty and brokenness, and take the Enneagram self-assessment to find out your style!</span></p>
<p><a href="https://abookcalledyou.com"><span style="font-weight: 400">A Book Called You</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">  (Website): </span><span style="font-weight: 400">A Book Called YOU by Pastor Matthew Brown will help you learn about the person you were made to be and how a biblical view of self-discovery can improve every part of your life.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://cultivate.sc/podcast/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Cultivating YOU: Real Enneagram Conversations</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">  (Podcast): Join Tammy Brown and her special guests as they talk about using The Enneagram as a tool to better understand how they can reflect God in their lives. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The Enneagram can’t save you &#8211; only Jesus can do that &#8211; but the Enneagram will help you better understand yourself, God, and others SO THAT you can live the life you were created for. </span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span></p>
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Take the Assessment

A Book Called You

Cultivating YOU: Real Enneagram Conversations

You matter. God created each of us uniquely, but our sinful world will often twist the goodness of God in us. In order for us to truly live out our full potential, we have to discover who we are by identifying our strengths and our sinful tendencies. In this lesson, Tammy talks about our inner beauty and brokenness and how they work together to help us better understand who God has truly created us to be. 

Who did God create me to be?

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REAL Bible Study Method Bookmark

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Study Method Worksheet

<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Beginning the habit of reading the Bible can sometimes feel overwhelming or intimidating. Claude walks us through a simple process on how to break down scripture so that you can build the habit of not </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">just</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> reading scripture but actually memorizing it and gaining a deeper understanding of God along the way.</span></p>
<h2>Start here:</h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Download the REAL Bible Study Method bookmark, check out the Study Method worksheet, watch the Reading the Bible Doesn’t Have to Be Hard and The Bible is Offensive video clips!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOVEGOD_WIO_03.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</p>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/23L085ad-Foundations-LMS-Bookmark.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400">REAL Bible Study Method Bookmark</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (PDF): The REAL Study Method is a helpful and simple tool to use when reading and studying the Bible. Easily find where you left off in your Bible, and keep this handy study tool nearby!</span></p>
<p><a href="https://assets.sandals.church/cms/uploads/2023/03/17142945/InductiveStudy.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400">Study Method Worksheet</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (PDF): This worksheet outlines the steps of doing Inductive Bible study and also provides key definitions from the lesson.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/user68408490/review/809971503/891da10096"><span style="font-weight: 400">Reading the Bible Doesn’t Have to Be Hard</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): If you’ve read Harry Potter, you can read the Bible. In this clip, Claude discusses creative and practical ways to interact with God’s Word.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/user68408490/review/809971574/d0d33e71aa"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Bible is Offensive</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): We read the Bible until the Bible reads us. Pastor Jeff Whye shares how reading our Bible should challenge us.</span></p>
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Reading the Bible Doesn’t Have to Be Hard 

The Bible is Offensive

Beginning the habit of reading the Bible can sometimes feel overwhelming or intimidating. Claude walks us through a simple process on how to break down scripture so that you can build the habit of not just reading scripture but actually memorizing it and gaining a deeper understanding of God along the way.

How should I read the Bible?

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Reading and knowing scripture transforms us. In this lesson, Jeff walks us through a scripture reading practice, traditionally called ‘Lectio Divina,’ which is Latin for ‘divine reading.’ This practice increases your connection with God by incorporating elements of meditation, scripture reading, and prayer in a unique experience.</span></p>
<h2>Start here:</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Grab your copy of the Sacred Rhythms book, read more about the practice of Lectio Divina, and download the Lectio 365 and Bible apps!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOVEGOD_WIO_04.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rhythms-Arranging-Transformation-Collection/dp/0830848754/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LODXUSN3F7GS&amp;keywords=sacred+rhythms+ruth+haley+barton&amp;qid=1676325344&amp;sprefix=Sacred+rhythms%2Caps%2C166&amp;sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400">Sacred Rhythms</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Book): Explore seven key spiritual disciplines and how to practically weave them into your life.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://transformingcenter.org/2019/07/lectio-divina-engaging-the-scriptures-for-spiritual-transformation-2/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Lectio Divina: Engaging the Scriptures for Spiritual Transformation</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Website): Explore a deeper understanding of the process and practice of Lectio Divina.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lectio-365/id1483974820"><span style="font-weight: 400">Lectio 365</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (App): Download this FREE app that helps to guide your practice of reading the Bible on a daily basis. Spend ten minutes at the beginning and end of your day listening to prayer and scripture read aloud as you practice meditating on God’s Word.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.bible.com/app"><span style="font-weight: 400">The YouVersion Bible</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (App): Download the FREE Bible App to digitally access the Bible and explore Bible Reading Plans, daily scripture, and more! </span></p>
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Sacred Rhythms 

Lectio Divina: Engaging the Scriptures for Spiritual Transformation

Lectio 365

The YouVersion Bible 

Reading and knowing scripture transforms us. In this lesson, Jeff walks us through a scripture reading practice, traditionally called ‘Lectio Divina,’ which is Latin for ‘divine reading.’ This practice increases your connection with God by incorporating elements of meditation, scripture reading, and prayer in a unique experience.


Is it weird to meditate?

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You might be surprised to learn that worship is more than just singing—worship is our response to what we value most. When we gather together and choose to worship through singing, we become vulnerable; when we are vulnerable we are the most real with God. In this lesson, Melody defines what worship is and why we worship.</span></p>
<h2>Start here:</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Watch the video clips about How Awesome God is, What is Worship, Our Idols of Worship and Sacred Space.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOVEGOD_WIO_05.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</p>
<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/user68408490/review/809972014/88070ab29d"><span style="font-weight: 400">How Awesome God is</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): Pastor Matt Brown shares how our culture lacks a sense of awe and wonder &#8211; how might this affect the way we worship God?</span></p>
<p><a href="https://learninghub.sandalschurch.com/p/worship"><span style="font-weight: 400">What is Worship?</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video): Find out more on worship and connect with us on the Sandals Church Growth Plan!</span></p>
<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/user68408490/review/809971949/d8db94dd6e"><span style="font-weight: 400">Our Idols of Worship</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): Everyone worships </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">something,</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> who or what do you worship? In this clip, Pastor Matt Brown addresses the idols we might place in our lives that take the place of our worship to God.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lPq5qiXD6aDN44W2a1sX90VYcqK1mpB6/view?usp=share_link"><span style="font-weight: 400">Sacred Space</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): How do you prioritize worship in your life? Pastor Fredo Ramos poses the question of how we make space and time to worship on a regular basis.</span></p>
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How Awesome God is

What is Worship?

Our Idols of Worship

Sacred Space

You might be surprised to learn that worship is more than just singing—worship is our response to what we value most. When we gather together and choose to worship through singing, we become vulnerable; when we are vulnerable we are the most real with God. In this lesson, Melody defines what worship is and why we worship.

Why should I worship?

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">We live in a culture where we believe appetite and hunger are the same thing. In this lesson, Fredo challenges us to recenter our appetite for food or other kinds of materialism that might hinder our formation towards Jesus by defining what fasting actually means. </span></p>
<h2>Start here:</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Read the Fasting for Beginners article, grab your own copy of the book, “Hunger for God,” read the What is Biblical Fasting article, and sign up for the Practicing the Way spiritual formation practice tool. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOVEGOD_WIO_06.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</p>
<p><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/fasting-for-beginners"><span style="font-weight: 400">Fasting for Beginners</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Article): Start here for simple and practical steps around the practice of fasting!</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-God-Redesign-Desiring-through/dp/1433537265/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VBT2BGYW6VF&amp;keywords=hunger+for+God&amp;qid=1678988938&amp;sprefix=hunger+for+god%2Caps%2C191&amp;sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400">A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Book): How do we shift our physical hunger of food towards a deep hunger and longing for God? </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/spiritual-growth/fasting/biblical-fasting.html"><span style="font-weight: 400">What is Biblical Fasting and Does It Work?</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Article): Gain a deeper understanding of what the practice of fasting is and what to keep in mind as you incorporate this discipline into your ongoing pursuit of God.</span></p>
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Fasting for Beginners

A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer

What is Biblical Fasting and Does It Work?

We live in a culture where we believe appetite and hunger are the same thing. In this lesson, Fredo challenges us to recenter our appetite for food or other kinds of materialism that might hinder our formation towards Jesus by defining what fasting actually means. 

Is ‘fasting’ still relevant?

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">In a busy and noisy world, with competing voices and conflicting messages, solitude and silence allows us to clearly hear the voice and intimately experience the presence of God, the One who knows us perfectly and loves us fully. In this lesson, Dan explains how to find solitude and silence in the midst of our busy lives.</span></p>
<h2>Start here:</h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Grab your copy of the books, “Invitation to Solitude and Silence” and “The Listening Life,” download the One Minute Pause app, watch the God’s Presence in Prayer video clip, and listen to the Fight Hustle, End Hurry podcast. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOVEGOD_WIO_07.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Solitude-Silence-Experiencing-Transforming/dp/0281085781/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1675985579&amp;sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400">Invitation to Solitude and Silence</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Book): </span><span style="font-weight: 400">This book is a practical introduction to the spiritual practice of silence, and solitude is an invitation to you to journey into the real presence of God and hear His voice.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Life-Embracing-Attentiveness-Distraction/dp/0830844120/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1675986117&amp;sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Listening Life</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Book): </span><span style="font-weight: 400">In this book, Adam McHugh places listening at the heart of our spirituality, our relationships, and our mission in the world. God himself is the God who hears, and we too can learn to hear what God may be saying through creation, through scripture, through people. By cultivating a posture of listening, we become more attentive and engaged with those around us. Listening shapes us and equips us to be more attuned to people in pain and more able to minister to those in distress.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-minute-pause/id1471913620"><span style="font-weight: 400">One Minute Pause</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (App)</span><span style="font-weight: 400">: </span><span style="font-weight: 400">This app practically teaches us to practice silence and solitude while teaching us to expand the length of time we practice it.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UPPZoHHvxY20-JatrASCWnkgZbQ7lHHN/view?usp=share_link"><span style="font-weight: 400">God’s Presence in Prayer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): Prayer is a necessary element as you enter into a time of silence and solitude. Prayer brings us into the presence of God and reminds us that God is with us always. Our daily struggles should be reminders that we are invited to relax with God in his presence.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://fighthustleendhurry.libsyn.com/10-saying-no"><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight Hustle, End Hurry</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Podcast): What do you need to say ‘no’ to so you can say ‘yes’ to Jesus? Be inspired to identify the spaces that need to be quieted so you can experience a moment with Jesus.</span></p>
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Invitation to Solitude and Silence

The Listening Life

One Minute Pause

God’s Presence in Prayer

Fight Hustle, End Hurry

In a busy and noisy world, with competing voices and conflicting messages, solitude and silence allows us to clearly hear the voice and intimately experience the presence of God; the One who knows us perfectly and loves us fully. In this lesson, Dan explains how to find solitude and silence in the midst of our busy lives.

How can I hear God’s voice?

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Prayer of Examen

<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Prayer is about asking God to align our head and heart with His will and accepting his invitation to partner with him. When we pray, we pour out our hearts to God in humble gratitude in order to experience the abundant life that God promises.</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> In this lesson, Erik outlines what Jesus says about prayer, as shown in Matthew 6:9.</span></p>
<h2>Start here:</h2>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Download the Prayer of Exam instructions, grab your copy of the book, “A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer,” watch the God Help Me and A Simple Prayer video clips!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOVEGOD_WIO_08.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</p>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/23L085al-Foundations-LMS-Prayer-of-Examen-PDF-1.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400">Prayer of Examen</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (PDF): Use this resource to experience a practice of deeper prayer and meditation with God.</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Layman-Looks-Lords-Prayer/dp/0802415660/ref=sr_1_1?crid=366MW0OX4MMQJ&amp;keywords=a+laymans+look+at+the+lords+prayer&amp;qid=1676329485&amp;sprefix=a+laym%2Caps%2C237&amp;sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400">A Layman Looks at the Lord&#8217;s Prayer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Book): A step-by-step guide to the Lord’s prayer filled with insight and wisdom. Experience the beauty and wisdom of God through this prayer and how we might learn more about him through it.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/user68408490/review/809971316/d3c3351adf"><span style="font-weight: 400">God Help Me</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): How do we ask God for help, and is it okay to do so? Pastor Fredo Ramos talks about the prayer of petition and how we see this in the Lord’s Prayer.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/user68408490/review/809970968/f21f9f8b25"><span style="font-weight: 400">A Simple Prayer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): Did you know you can pray the Lord’s Prayer in 15 seconds? Pastor Matt Brown talks about the simple approach to prayer.</span></p>
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A Layman Looks at the Lord's Prayer

God Help Me

A Simple Prayer

Prayer is about asking God to align our head and heart with His will and accepting his invitation to partner with him. When we pray, we are pouring out our hearts to God in humble gratitude in order to experience the abundant life that God promises.  In this lesson, Erik outlines what Jesus has to say about prayer as shown in Matthew 6:9.


How do I pray?

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Baptism is a beautiful and significant Christian practice where a person symbolically dies to their old self and is raised to a new life in Jesus through full submersion in water. Brian shares how you might know when you are ready to take this next step in your faith and the celebration of this decision. </span></p>
<h2>Start here:</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step One: Click the arrow above to watch the video</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Two: Download and go through the Work It Out questions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Three: (optional) Check out any of the additional Resources on this topic! Check out the Baptism at Sandals Church website, watch the What is Baptism and Change How You Introduce Yourself videos!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Step Four: Mark complete, and you are ready for the next lesson</span></p>
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<h2>About The Resources:</h2>
<p><a href="https://sandalschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOVEGOD_WIO_01.pdf">Work It Out Questions</a> (PDF): Questions for you to work through individually or in a group</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="http://sandalschurch.com/baptism">Baptism at Sandals Church</a> (Website): </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Everything you wanted to know about Baptism but were afraid to ask. You can watch a video that recaps what baptism is and sign up to take your next step! Check out the “For Kids” button to find out how to guide your child in a decision of baptism.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://learninghub.sandalschurch.com/p/baptism"><span style="font-weight: 400">What is Baptism?</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Website): Find out more about baptism and connect with us on the Sandals Church Growth Plan!</span></p>
<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/user68408490/review/809969744/0d07e1ecf6"><span style="font-weight: 400">Change How You Introduce Yourself</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (Video Clip): Baptism is a picture of death over the things that hold us captive. God wants to change the way you see yourself and break the chains that hold you back from experiencing God’s real power.</span></p>
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Baptism at Sandals Church

What is Baptism?

Change How You Introduce Yourself

Baptism is a beautiful and significant Christian practice where a person symbolically dies to their old self and is raised to a new life in Jesus through full submersion in water. Pastor Brian shares how you might know when you are ready to take this next step in your faith and the celebration of this decision. 

Should I get baptized?

<h1>About this course</h1>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What does it mean to &#8216;love God?&#8217; Does God really care </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">how</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> we love Him? He does. God provides many ways for us to connect with Him and for us to experience the love and kindness He wants to offer us in return. Learn more about how to love God based on three building blocks of discipleship—prayer, scripture, and baptism—and begin to experience God in life-changing ways.</span></p>
<h1>Things you&#8217;ll learn</h1>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">God’s mission and how to be a part of it</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tools for being real about your beauty and brokenness</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips for prayer, memorizing scripture, and meditation</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The practice of fasting</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What baptism is all about</span></li>
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<h1>How to Get Started</h1>
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<li>Step One: If this is your first time here, start by clicking <a href="https://api.sandals.church/authorize.php?redirect=https://learn.sandalschurch.com/">Sign Up</a><br />
If you already have an account, click <a href="https://api.sandals.church/authorize.php?redirect=https://learn.sandalschurch.com/">Login</a></li>
<li>Step Two: You are all set for your first lesson. Just click on the start course button above or select the first lesson from the list below.</li>
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Learn how to live and grow as a disciple who makes disciples! In this 9-lesson course, you will discover the what, why, and how of following Jesus, starting with the disciplines that help us to love and experience God.

Foundations: Love God

About this course

Things you’ll learn

How to Get Started

What to expect