Weekly Practice 4/13/26

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Scripture

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 MSG

God didn’t set us up for an angry rejection but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ. He died for us, a death that triggered life. Whether we’re awake with the living or asleep with the dead, we’re alive with him! So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it.

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Practice

Friends

Every Monday, our practice starts with this disclaimer: Make every effort to do or reflect upon this week’s practice with others. But what happens when the disclaimer becomes the practice?

This week, spend time with friends. Or connect with someone new. Get a beverage, climb a mountain, play MTG, share earbuds and listen to a CCM classic, whatever. Just do something you both enjoy and check in. Ask each other, “How’s your soul.” Listen. Share. Be real. Encourage and pray for each other.