A Unique Medium for Ministry
The Internet has become a 21st century Roman road, marketplace, theater, backyard fence, and office drinks machine. Web evangelism gives believers opportunities to reach people with the Gospel right where they are, just as Jesus and Paul did. The Web is an open window to the whole world.
The Web's explosive growth has been remarkable. In ten short...... >Read More
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Tell Him Why You Love Him
How can you spur your mate toward love and good deeds? By accentuating the positive and minimizing the negative! Then you can do a better job of affirming each other.
Before marriage, it's easy to look for the positive. But once we say "I do" the stars in our eyes begin to fade and we see each other's idiosyncrasies.
The reality... >Read More
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When All Else Fails, Tell the Truth
“Is something wrong”? It was a simple question but left me with a choice. I could lie or tell the truth.
I was afraid of hurting or even losing a friendship if I answered that question with the truth. The easiest thing I could do was respond and say, “no, everything is fine”. I knew that if I did not... >Read More
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What is the Main Story Line of the Bible?
The Bible is a drama that tells the story of life – and life is made meaningful by relationships. Quite simply, the Bible is a book about relationships.
A story of relationships
At its core, the Bible offers wisdom for relationships and life. Through narratives, historical records, letters, poetry and songs, the Bible offers guidance on how...... >Read More
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Four Questions to Stop the Guilt-Trip
How often do you find yourself dealing with guilt? Do you wonder whether you said something hurtful? Let someone down? Left a job unfinished or failed at achieving a goal? Do you lay awake at night ruminating over feelings of shame or thoughts of not measuring up?
Cindy had a falling out with a friend when she expressed frustration about... >Read More
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Listen to Your Words
Sometimes in the hurried flurry of our day we simply overlook the way we are communicating. We excuse our hasty words and harsh tones because we are tired or stressed.
Our words are very important. They are more important than we sometimes realize. We need to take responsibility for what comes out of our mouths.
Our sharp words have the ability...... >Read More
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How Did You Feel?
When I stop to think of those who have touched my life in significant ways I am keenly aware of how they made me feel. I don’t always remember their words or what they did … but I do remember how I felt.
Be aware today of how people are left feeling after an encounter with you today.
“People will not... >Read More
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feelings,
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