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God's eternal word revealed in Scripture, and ultimately in Christ, helps us know truth, process emotions, resist temptation, reject deception, refuse tyranny, and flourish in life. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

Jesus shows us how to thrive in our natural habitat, the presence of God, through a consistent rhythm of prayer. Scriptures: Luke 5:16; 6:12; 11:1 + Mark 1:35; 6:46  -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

A steward cares for what another has entrusted to them.  God wisely asks His servants to steward according to our ability and steadily gives us more as we prove faithful. Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 5:9-15 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

Despite promises we can achieve ascension beyond human limitations through technology, the true God, in Christ, descends to redeem, bless, and be with us. Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

God's grace empowers a catalytic union between our will and His exceedingly more powerful will, giving us capacity and desire to work out our salvation. Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

God's free grace revealed through Jesus is the only motivational fuel capable of producing and sustaining truly "good" works in our lives. Scripture:  Titus 2:1-14 + Ephesians 2:1-10  -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

A communal "rule of life" can help form us into the type of people whose lives make the teaching about Jesus attractive.  Scripture:  Titus 1:10-2:14 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

The way of Jesus put into practice does not dodge storms, but it provides a foundation strong enough to weather the storms of life with peace. Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

God forms us through others.  "Front row" friendships contribute greatly to the people we are formed into... choose wisely.  Scriptures: John 15:15, 1 Samuel 18 & Numbers 13, 14 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

Jesus invites us to consider, in dialogue with the Holy Spirit, how we might spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Scripture: John 14:16-19 + Hebrews 10:24-25 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

God’s unfailing love, vividly seen through the cross, welcomes us to openly confess our sin before God & man... and be made new. Scripture: Psalm 51 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

The Psalms help lead us to God in prayer that can tell the truth about our souls' condition and God's nature... at the same time. Scripture: Psalm 13 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

True compatibility is less about similarities and shared interests, and more about complimentary differences that strengthen and help produce mature Christ-like love in us. Scripture:  Ephesians 5:18-22 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

Marriage is not simply romantic feelings or a transactional contract, but a covenant that requires Jesus' self-giving love at work in it to thrive. Scriptures:  Ephesians 5:18-32 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q

If our lives were a house, when Jesus comes knocking, He wants access to every room.  Scripture:  Romans 8:1-16 -------------------------------- Lifetree Church is a family all about practicing and proclaiming the way of Jesus together to transform lives and bless our city.  Our mission is to become more like Jesus to make earth more like heaven. For more information about us, check out our website at lifetree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetree.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifetreechurchvictoriaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXypvwP61HwUknGGG8t95Q