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North · Fast Lane

North

God-given strength: Courage, action, leading the way.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 (ESV)

Bible friends: Peter, Deborah, Joshua, Esther, Abigail, Paul

Story to read: Peter walks on water (Matthew 14:22–33). Only Peter climbs out of the boat.

Try it this week: Do one brave thing by Friday.

Family question: “When did you do something brave? Tell me more about that.”

How to love a North: Give them a clear goal, a quick answer, and room to lead.

East · Joyride

East

God-given strength: Joy, creativity, bringing people together.

“Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness!”Psalm 100:1–2 (ESV)

Bible friends: Miriam, Rebekah, David, the woman at the well, Barnabas, Zacchaeus

Story to read: Miriam’s dance (Exodus 15:20–21). Joy is catching.

Try it this week: Have a kitchen dance party, Miriam style: a 5-song praise playlist and 10 minutes of dancing.

Family question: “What song makes you want to dance? Tell me more about that.”

How to love a East: Laugh with them, say yes to their ideas, and celebrate the wins.

South · Cruise Control

South

God-given strength: Loyalty, kindness, making everyone feel at home.

“For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.”Ruth 1:16 (ESV)

Bible friends: Ruth, Jonathan, Dorcas, Boaz, Mary of Bethany, Joseph (Mary’s husband)

Story to read: Ruth stays with Naomi (Ruth 1:1–18). Ruth chooses her people over her own comfort.

Try it this week: Invite someone who’s been alone, or call a grandparent and just listen.

Family question: “Who in our family needs extra love this week?”

How to love a South: Be patient, check in often, and don’t rush them through change.

West · Route Planner

West

God-given strength: Wisdom, planning, doing things right.

“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?”Luke 14:28 (ESV)

Bible friends: Noah, Nehemiah, Luke, Priscilla, Lydia, Joseph (son of Jacob)

Story to read: Nehemiah rebuilds the wall (Nehemiah 2:11–18; 6:15). A plan, a section for each family, done in 52 days.

Try it this week: Make a 3-step plan for one messy spot, with a finish date.

Family question: “If you built something for our family, what would it be? Walk me through the steps.”

How to love a West: Give them time and details, and keep your word.

Better together

In Mark 2:1–12, four friends carry a man to Jesus. North pushes through the crowd. East dreams up the roof. South won't leave their friend behind. West works out how to lower him safely. It takes all four.

“The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you.’”Mark 2:1–12 (ESV)

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