What is Hospitality?
What do you think the Bible means by hospitality? In order to understand it, we need to start with bread. Bread? Yes, bread!
In Biblical times, bread was thinner and crisper than our bread today, which brought about the term “breaking bread.” It signified sharing fellowship at a meal, or as it was called, the bread of fellowship.
It was a...... >Read More
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Islam & Your Church
What does your church's response to its Muslim neighbors say to your community? No doubt you've heard about the so-called "ground zero mosque" (also referred to as a Muslim community center) which is planned to be built near the site of the 9/11 attacks in New York City.
Regardless of what your opinion is about the construction of this building...... >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.
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Church After University
Sadly, many young people who go away from home to university never return to their home church, or any church. If you've graduated recently and are wondering how you can get integrated back into the church of your youth, or another church wherever you are living now, perhaps hearing about the experiences of others who have been in your... >Read More
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I Only Feel Alone at Church
A few years ago I was attending a fairly large church. In early September we had a ministry fair in the gym. There was popcorn and small children running around and little tables set up for each of the church’s outreaches and activities. As I made my way round the gym I came to Ladies’ Bible Study table. “Oh... >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.
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How to Choose a Church
I would like to start going to church, but I don’t know which one to go to. How do I decide on a church?
When you are looking for a local church, you may want to visit a few before you settle on one. There are a few areas to consider.
The most important aspect to consider is that the... >Read More
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Why Are Most Churches Still "Segregated"?
Do you feel like an outsider at your own church?
CNN reports:
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Depression: Illness or Spiritual failure?
Angry, frustrated and confused, I boarded a plane for Southern California. My... >more
What Do You Fear?
