Highlands Is Home // Week 3
SIX MUST-HAVES FOR A HOUSE TO BE A HOME

A Solid Foundation

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and then puts them into practice is like a wise man who built their house on a rock and the rains came, and the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against the house, yet it did not fall because it had its foundation on the rock.” Matthew 7:24-25

Lots of Natural Light

“You are the light of the world. Let your light shine in such a way that it throws a floodlight on your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16
“Don’t just pretend to love others, really love them.” Romans 12:9
“Do all you have to do without grumbling and arguing so that you may be seen as God’s children blameless, sincere, wholesome, living in this warped and diseased world where you’re shining there like lights in a dark place.” Phil 2:15

A Lack of Clutter

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matt. 11:28

Playroom

“I have told you these things so that you may be filled with JOY, and your JOY will overflow.” John 15:11

Laundry Room

“Live creatively friends. If somebody falls into sin forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself because you might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed, share their burdens and so complete Christ’s law. If you think you’re too good for that, you’re just badly deceived.” Galatians 6:1-3

Open Concept

“When God’s people are in need – BE READY to help them. Always be ready to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13