5 New Things
In the beginning, God…. (Genesis 1:1)
God, who began the good work within you…. (Philippians 1:6)
Direct us, O Lord…that in all our works begun…in thee…. (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page:Book_of_common_prayer_(TEC,_1979).pdf/832)
Marian McCray taught me that a church always needs to be trying 5 new things. Of them, typically one will be a dud, three will be okay, but one will work. I found that to be a pretty reliable guideline.
On the personal level, what are 5 new things you’re starting — maybe this year, maybe this quarter, maybe this month, maybe this week, maybe today — what are 5 new things you’re starting?
Let’s review:
In the beginning, God…. (Genesis 1:1)
God, who began the good work within you…. (Philippians 1:6)
Direct us, O Lord…that in all our works begun…in thee…. (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page:Book_of_common_prayer_(TEC,_1979).pdf/832)