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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And the Oscar goes to...
This Sunday millions will watch as the Oscars are handed out for the eighty-second time. I will probably watch, although I find the choice of hosting duo Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin a dubious one. Couldn’t they let Steve handle it alone? I miss Billy Crystal and his musical monologue.
An article in the New York Times suggested that Oscar...... >Read More
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Breaking Bad Habits
Do you have a bad habit? I know that I have a few - ask people that know me and they'll confirm that sad fact. So it's okay to admit it, at least to yourself.
Some bad habits include (but are not limited to) gossiping, smoking, overeating, drinking too much, overspending, and laziness. There's plenty of other more subtle ones... >Read More
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Making Room for the New
If you are like me, you probably struggle with breaking yourself of bad habits. I struggle with it often. In fact, quite often not only do I struggle, I fail completely. But failure does not paralyze me or keep me from moving ahead. I know that God has created me for more.
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Lent, a Forgotten Tradition
At my church, the first day of the season of Lent (which fell on February 17 this year) passed by without even a mention. I only noticed it mentioned on a blog after the day had already passed!
Lent is the period of the year leading up to Easter, starting on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Palm Sunday (the Sunday... >Read More
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Where do you get confidence?
As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." (Romans 10:11, quoting Isaiah 28:16)
Cindy Klassen is a Canadian speed skater who captured five Olympic medals in Turin in 2006, winning gold in the 1500m race. Due to her performance, she was also awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canadian athlete of the... >Read More
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Homeless at the Olympics
The Olympic games are a time of friendly competition between the nations, and generally a time of celebration, especially as the host city welcomes the world to it doorstep. The 2010 Winter Olympic Games began last week and generated a large amount of excitement around the world!
This year Vancouver, BC has the honor of hosting the Olympics. Some...... >Read More
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Mar 11: People Need Prayer, So Share Prayer!
What is one of the most effective ways to connect with other... >more
Ministry is for Everyone
We all want to be involved in our churches but with work... >more
What Do You Fear?
