Northstar Church

Investing in others with the belief that they can change

The humility to admit when I'm wrong about people

Giving myself to serve the vision God's given someone else

God at work in me in a way that encourages others

Encouraging others to their very center

A life of abiding that encourages others

Description: None of us enjoys suffering; in fact, most people do everything they can to avoid it. What does God say about suffering that will be helpful for each of us when the inevitable comes our way?

Sharing with those who would be encouraged by how I am doing… really…

Sharing people I count on with others who need them

Wanting to obey wholeheartedly, the supreme ruler of the universe

Our wills being altogether consumed in God's

Becoming the kind of person who naturally runs errands

Becoming the kind of person that can be counted on

Longing to see those I serve with

Description: Being busy for God is not the same as being close to God. How can we find that closeness we so desire and maintain it in our current culture? 

Seeing and sharing the work of God with others

Seeing and sharing the work of God with others

Responding to the genuine need of people's souls

Speech that draws people to be curious about God's Kingdom!

Always speaking with goodwill

Experiencing God and advancing his kingdom in every opportunity

Rescuing the opportunities. God gives me from myself

We live in a world that rewards busyness and praises full schedules. But Jesus seemed to live differently. What if the margin He modeled wasn't weakness or inefficiency, but the very pathway to an abundant life?

A desire for outsiders to experience God's grace and goodness

Motivated to obey by the joy of abiding in Jesus's love

Making the gospel clear through my words and behavior

Doing my duty through God's power that comes through prayer

Gladly accepting loss inconvenience and sacrifice when sharing the gospel

 Beyond good deeds to the good news

Relying on God rather than myself to open a door for the gospel

Description - In an increasingly distracted and noisy world, we need solitude more than ever. The practice of solitude mimics Jesus' rhythm of retreat and return: retreat from people and distractions to be with God, in order to return to community in love and service. Join us this week as we discuss the importance of making time for silence and solitude.

The key that unlocks and satisfies the human heart

Regular prayer for myself and for others

Confidence that my prayers can change someone else's circumstances

Thankful that you will always answer my prayers in the best way possible

Seeing God's grace so I talk to Him with a thankful heart

Being fully alert during times of prayer

An established pattern of where I pray

Description: Is distraction undermining our spiritual life? Pastor Marty makes a case for a rule of life that accounts for a digital-distracted society by highlighting how our technology can be unhealthy for us. He also offers some guidance on shaping your rule of life to avert digital distraction and help orient your life towards becoming a person of love.

Constantly talking to God about what we're doing together

 Treating those who can offer me nothing the same as those who can offer me something

Treating others with justice that reflects God's character

never deserving more than anyone else

 Remembering the consequences before I do wrong

Pleasing the one who gives the blessing

Freed to serve Jesus, my master and deliverer

Description: In a world of distraction and speed, how do we arrange our lives so that we are experiencing deep joy, peace, and contentment in our life in God? Marty talks about the ancient practice of creating a "rule of life" and offers tips for creating your own rule of life.