These are the principals, symbols, and faith stories to which we spontaneously and habitually return to for strength in times of confusion or stress. These are profound beliefs that are so precious to us that no external pressure will force us to compromise them:
John 3:16, Matt. 22:32 — Jesus is the Son of the Living God.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 — The power of prayer.
1 Peter 5:7 — Because He loves me, God looks beyond my faults and sees my needs.
Luke 11:9-10 — The answer to life's questions are in the Word of God.
John 15:2 — God has a purpose for our lives.
Psalm 100:2 and 150:6 — We experience the presence of God through worshiping Him.
Romans 12:2 — The Spirit of God can change our lives.
These are: “the positive preferences and choices we make, both deliberately and spontaneously in daily life. These are the values we strive to model in our lifestyles and behavior.”
Matthew 16:13-16 — Prayer
Matthew 15:6 — Word of God
Psalm 100 and 34:1 — Worship
Matthew 22:37-40 — Love
Hebrews 11:1-3 — Faith
Malachi 3:10 — Giving
Ephesians 4:11, 2 Timothy 4:5 — Evangelism
1 Corinthians 9:22 — Cultural Relevance
1 Corinthians, Matthew 28:19 — Discipleship
1 Corinthians 7:7 and 12:6 — Creativity/Innovation