The Way to Rejoicing
I gave a homeless man five minutes of my time, a smile and a chance to earn a few dollars. In return he taught me a valuable lesson.
Honestly I had tried to avoid him at first. I saw him walking toward me as I pushed my grocery cart across the parking lot. He wore cutoff jeans, a t-shirt with... >Read More
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Giver or Taker?
Are you searching for purpose in life? We want to pray for you.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT.
"It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35).
"Times are hard," said the factory worker, when asked why he had personally raised $6,000 for his fellow workers after they... >Read More
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Compassion Still Needed
Six months ago a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake left nearly a quarter of a million people dead and another 1.5 million people homeless. As the terrible news was broadcast around the globe, governments worldwide pledged over $5billion in relief. Although relief efforts to this point have been commendable, months later most of that money has yet...... >Read More
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5 Ways to Care for Others
"Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God." 1 John 3:18-19, NLT
Most churches want to help & care for others, but don't know how to start.
Jason... >Read More
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My House or Yours?
Are you confused and not sure what to do or where to turn? Would you like us to pray for you?
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST.
"I will walk in my house with blameless heart. I will set before my eyes no vile thing" (Psalm 101:3, NIV).
This passage recalls... >Read More
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Fading into the Background
Our shock has subsided. The sad images of the despair in Haiti move into the daily routine of our newscasts. The heart -wrenching photos that keep coming are in danger of becoming the "wallpaper" of our day-to-day awareness.
Wallpaper catches the eye as we enter a room. Its color and design grab our attention and we take note. Yet as... >Read More
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New Birth for Haiti
"I am 10 days old after my new birth."
"Perhaps this catastrophe is also a new birth for Haiti."
Random radio searching while driving today brought this remarkable perspective from a Haitian who has survived the major catastrophic earthquake in his country.
It’s an interesting thought. There is always pain before a new birth. Yet a new...... >Read More
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Raise Your Hand
A woman at church raised her hand when the congregation was asked... >more
Being Generous When Times Are Tough
In difficult economic times like these, it’s natural to search for ways... >more
What Do You Fear?
