Steps to Actively Pursue God
The demands of a growing ministry can become front and center in our lives. It is easy to postpone quiet times with God as we are engaged in ministry activities. We want to sharpen one another in our personal walk with God. We want to spur each other on in putting aside this meaningful task to take time to... >Read More
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Living With Heaven in Your Heart
I am eternally grateful to the one man who was obedient to the prompting of the Holy Spirit because the result changed lives- including mine!
My father had the noose around his neck and was ready to jump from the loft of the barn, because Mom had told him that she was going to leave him.
Just then, the dog on... >Read More
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Celebrate the Season
Tis' the season to entertain. These days, "being jolly" has taken a back seat to the multitude of parties, plays and dinners we attend every Christmas. But no other time of the year is better suited to sharing Christ with our friends and family than the season that celebrates His birth.
Everyone loves a party. So why not take the... >Read More
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Tips for Hosting a Christmas Coffee
Entertaining involves outer trappings; hospitality involves the heart. Where entertaining is an event that requires resources, hospitality is an invitation to friendship. This hospitality event is designed to provide an opportunity to build relationships with neighbors. It is a casual social night that will include a brief time for you to share...... >Read More
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Love Under Construction
It was almost time to leave for lunch with my friend Louretha. I looked out the window. The soft spring rain still drizzled down. I'd definitely get damp cutting the roses. "Wait inside a minute, Abby," I said. "I'm going out to get a little bouquet to take with us."
"I want to go with you! I want to go... >Read More
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I See Clearly
Susan was tired. Once on the airplane, she didn't want to talk to anybody about anything. But to be friendly to her seat mate, she initiated a conversation.
"Where are you going?" Susan asked. And that's all it took. She learned Emily was from China.
"What do you do?" Emily asked her.
"(I write) for a Christian missionary organization,"...... >Read More
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Can God Be Glorified Through Halloween?
Why is Halloween so attractive to children?
Children (adults too) love to dress up. It's exciting to think about being anyone you choose to be, creating a costume and acting out that person for a day. Going out at night in costume, Halloween parties and trick-or-treating with friends bring an adventure that no other holiday offers children. Many...... >Read More
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Did You Raise Them Right - Afraid to Ask?
Madge was serving coffee at a family gathering when a certain conversation... >more
The Power of a Parent
The Great Wall of China is one of the great wonders of... >more
What Do You Fear?
