The mission of the Flagstone church is to reach out, connect, and serve. That "reaching out" part is difficult sometimes though. I may not know how to reach out, how to initiate a conversation, how to help. So instead of trying to reach out when the opportunity arises, I simply make an excuse for why I'm not able to. So how do I get out of that habit? How do I get better at helping people in my community when I see their needs on display?

Scripture References: Acts 4:31, Acts 4:29-30, 1 Peter 3:15, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Mark 6:35-37, Acts 8:29-30

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From Series: "No Excuses"

Most of us know the frustration of setting goals for ourselves in different aspects of our lives and then failing to stay committed to achieving those goals. Often we find a variety of excuses to justify why we fall short of what we set out to accomplish. What if, instead of making excuses, I chose to follow through on the things I know I need to do? What would happen if I kept trying again instead of giving up when things got tough? As I begin a new year, it may be time to recognize the things in my life that need to be different, and it may be time for me to fully commit to those changes - no excuses!