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Collection of Blog Posts - Small Groups, Bible Study, Community, and Transformation

Welcome to the Working to Live Differently blog on finding, becoming, and living in Christian community. My goal is to show how to encourage personal and community growth through a process that looks like this:

  • share honestly with yourself, God, and other people
  • connect with God and people
  • build and become part of a group with a sense of belonging
  • learn and grow through Bible study and Bible doing
  • inspire others and be inspired
  • share your experiences (successes and failures) to continue the process of connecting, belonging, and growing

Blog posts include how-to articles and reflections on leading small groups, developing friendships, building community, studying the Bible, and achieving personal and group goals. I also write on developing physical endurance, which I believe offers insights into spiritual endurance and perseverance while giving us a way to connect with people, God, and ourselves.

7 Ways to Get People Talking in Bible Study

by Julie Rains Leave a Comment

Here are simple ways to get people talking about things that matter during small group sessions and Bible study.

Filed Under: Get People Talking

How to Recognize and Deal with Shame in Everyday Conversations

by Julie Rains Leave a Comment

Shame is embedded in everyday talk, making us feel uncomfortable without knowing why. Here’s how to recognize and deal with shame for better conversations.

Filed Under: Get People Talking

On Belonging within a Christian Community: Lessons from Real Life and the Book of Acts

by Julie Rains Leave a Comment

Christian community can be experienced in real life as described in the book of Acts. Here are elements to consider and pursue.

Filed Under: Learn What Community Looks Like

How to Prioritize Reconciliation

by Julie Rains 1 Comment

Jesus calls us to be reconciled with our brothers and sisters. Here’s how I came to prioritize reconciliation over my pride and honor.

Filed Under: Discover Ways to Live in Community

How to Be a Saint without Being Perfect

by Julie Rains Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed that funerals and celebrations of life often paint a portrait of perfection, almost saintlike? Here’s a different way of thinking about sainthood.

Filed Under: Discover Ways to Live in Community

“When Did We See You?” Thoughts On Noticing and Responding

by Julie Rains Leave a Comment

Jesus calls us to take care of our brothers and sisters when they’re hungry and thirsty or have other needs. If taking care of others doesn’t happen reflexively, here’s how Jesus’s love can flow through me more naturally.

Filed Under: Explore Specific Bible Passages

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I help small group leaders get people talking about things that matter. I love Jesus, my family, and being part of nurturing communities. I'm as sweet as I look but I'm a warrior when cycling and running. More.

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  • Blog
    • Bible Study
      • Explore Specific Bible Passages
      • Find Reviews of Bible Study Curriculum
      • Learn Ways to Study the Bible
    • Build Christian Community
      • Discover Ways to Live in Community
      • Learn What Community Looks Like
    • Lead Small Groups
      • Find Resources for Leaders
      • Get People Talking
      • Group Discussion
      • Recognize and Deal with Unusual Situations
    • Manage Your Life
      • Improve Your Endurance
      • Learn Steps to Transformation from Books and Movies
      • Relax, and Manage Daily Activities and Projects
      • Set and Achieve Goals

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