Belong
Belonging is one of the deepest needs of the human heart. Belonging tells us who we are and to whom we matter. It tells us who would miss us if we were gone and who is happy to see us at the end of the day. Our need for community goes bone deep. If you don't belong anywhere it... >Read More
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Ministry is for Everyone
We all want to be involved in our churches but with work and kids, school and schedules it can be hard to fit it in. Often the same few people end up doing the bulk of the ministry. But what if there was a way you could serve from your own home or office, at your own pace, and... >Read More
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Socializing Helps You Live Longer
Live longer by socializing more. This was one of the results of recent university studies which found that "people with strong social networks live longer than those without. Among their conclusions was that social isolation is as much a risk factor for mortality as more frequently cited scourges like smoking and obesity." (LA Times)
Whether...... >Read More
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Anne Rice: "I quit being a Christian"
Has popular novelist Anne Rice abandoned her faith? CNN's religion blog presents the following summary of Anne Rice's recent Facebook posts regarding her faith:
Legendary author Anne Rice has announced that she’s quitting Christianity.
The “Interview with a Vampire” author, who wrote a book about her spirituality titled "Called Out of Darkness:...... >Read More
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Why Bother with Church?
Sunday mornings are often the only time you may get to lay low for a couple of hours and enjoy that second cup of coffee. Sometimes it’s those few hours that provide the mini margin to get a few things done like mowing the lawn or catching up on laundry. Kids often have sporting practices Sunday morning.
Going to church... >Read More
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A Refocused Christmas
Feeling lonely? Feel free to contact an online mentor to discuss with them whatever is on your mind.
"The revelation awaits an appointed time ... though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay." Habakkuk 2:3
In these weeks before Christmas, we are tired. Church and community activities wear on us instead of energize....... >Read More
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How to Find Friends
If you are feeling lonely, we would like to pray for you and listen to you.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT.
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly” “[t]he Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Proverbs 18:24 and Matthew 20:28 New King... >Read More
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Where Do All the Broken People Go?
“Where do all the broken people go? Third stool from the corner,... >more
Making Room This Christmas
One of the simplest ways to reach out to your community is... >more
What Do You Fear?
