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This Is The Fast

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:45:14 +0000

“Is this not the fast that I have chosen; to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 NKJV

The concept of fasting is that we sacrifice something for a time to draw nearer to the Lord. In the fast that Isaiah speaks of, we are challenged in a sense to fast our whole lives as we lay them down to care for the needs of others. It is the place of saying to God “here I am, use me” with no conditions or strings attached. Its flat out, unquestioning willingness to be available to enter into the call of the Lord to be His hands and His feet to meet the needs of those around us.

Too often we feel held back from reaching out to others because of our own needs, challenges, and shortfalls. Yet the irony in all of this is that Isaiah tells us that if we will lay down our lives for others, we also will get healed and set free. I have seen this to be true as I have witnessed people who were fighting with depression and health issues, who decided they would go out and find something to do to help others. After a while they got so involved in their “volunteer work” that their own symptoms and problems began to subside and they found joy in life again.

This is just typical of God’s way, “give and it will be given unto you.” It doesn’t always seem to make sense, it just works!

Then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Isaiah 58:8 NKJV

Tell the Next Generation

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:02 +0000

Make a difference in a kid’s life – Become a mentor.

“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.” Psalms 78:1-4

Do you have the impression that the next generation is not interested in hearing about the things of the Lord? We sometimes feel the divide is so great that we simply stay in our familiar circles far removed from theirs. Sometimes our own judgments even keep us from seeing past the earrings and tattoos. Yet there is a deep growing hunger in our youth for spiritual understanding and they are seeking answers that we, who have walked with the Lord and have experienced His faithfulness, have to offer.

Would it surprise you if you drove past your church this week and found over 500 young people lined up to ask a Christian mentor questions about life and faith?

That is exactly what is happening here at TruthMedia. It’s amazing! God is at work! A ministry from the US – DMLive – has partnered with us to help teens. Our mentor center receives thousands of emails every month from teens wanting to talk with someone about the challenges of their lives. Watch DMLive’s Dawson McAllister talk about his experience with The Mentor Center and mentoring teens.

Would you consider being a mentor to teens? We offer training and resources to help you. If you receive an inquiry you don’t feel equipped to respond to you can return it to the pool and receive another so you only deal with ones you are comfortable with. You can sign up for just one a month, one a week or one a day, whatever works into your schedule.

Look around you today and watch for the teens in your circle of influence. Pray for them as you pass them on the street. Share your own story with a grandchild. Ask God for creative ways to tell the next generation of His faithfulness to you. And please investigate the possibility of becoming a teen mentor. These kids are sitting down at their computers and seeking answers that their hearts yearn for.

Your faith in Jesus and your stories of His faithfulness to you are just the things that will inspire this next generation to look to God as well. Won’t you consider being a teen mentor today?

Father God,
Thank you that Your Spirit never ceases to draw hearts to You. Help me today to see the teens in my circle with new eyes. Help me to see the hungry hearts behind the fashion statements and to pray for those I encounter each day. Open opportunities for me to share Your faithfulness in fresh ways. If You desire for me to be a teen mentor online please don’t let the thought leave me and help me to respond. Lord, I want to share Your praiseworthy deeds with the next generation in whatever way You open for me today. In the strong name of Jesus I pray, amen.

Please check out the Mentor Application today.

Questions: How do you view the next generation? Are you willing to let God use you today to reach out to a teen in your world or online?

Reach Your World With Faith Adventures

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:59:04 +0000

Start spiritual conversations, explore business and faith, invest in relationships, share your life! Get involved in a Faith Adventure.

Any time, any where, at any cost, to do any thing.

What would your life look like if you were completely available to God?

Dear Jesus, I want you in the center of my life and I commit, through your power, to serve and obey you any time, any where, at any cost, to do any thing.

That is a powerful commitment. Evangelism is best done in the context of relationships. The great news is that Christians already have relationships with just about every Canadian. So the shift is going from a life centered on ourselves to a life focused on serving others. You can change the spiritual direction of Canada. Reach your world by going on a Faith Adventure. Throughout this guide, you’ll find ways to impact the people around you – whether it’s your family, your neighbor, your colleague or your entire community. Some of these Faith Adventures will help you get your feet wet, and others will require you to jump right in.

Are you ready to engage with God’s vision for your life and our nation?

Choose an option below:

Campus for Christ: Be an educator
FamilyLife: Be a home builder
Athletes in Action: Be a champion
TruthMedia: Minister where you are
Global Aid Network: Love in word and deed
DRIME: Be a culture-shaper
LeaderImpact Group: Be a world-changer
InterCultural Network: Engage and inspire
Christian Embassy: Make eternal connections
Breakthrough: Unite in prayer
Connecting Streams: Guide the overlooked
Oasis Retreats: Provide help and hope for the ministry

As They Pass By

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:33:40 +0000

Watch “As They Pass By”

We know the Gospel, so why is it so hard to share the Gospel? When we see a great movie or find an awesome deal we can’t wait to tell our friends. But when it comes to talking about spiritual things we clam up. We tell ourselves that they’re not interested, that they might be offended. How about you? Do you have a story to tell?

What is your story?

1. What surprised you about Marie-Eve's story?

2. What would have caused you to hesitate before approaching Marie-Eve if you had noticed her in the cafeteria that day? More thoughts...

Do you have anyone in your life that is at the same place that she was that day? What would you say to them after having seen this video?

3. What do you think most young people who come from secular homes in North America learn about religion? Do you think this is fair or accurate? More thoughts...

How can we seek to better educate young people about religious truth?

4. How can we develop opportunities to "have a voice" with others to share our stories with them?

5. In what ways did Jesus demonstrate a winsome approach to interacting with people like the women at the well (see John 4)?

6. What lessons have you learned from your previous conversations with people about faith? More thoughts...

What did you learn not to do, or that you could do better next time?

7. What makes it difficult to share the greatest message on Earth? What are you afraid of that keeps you from sharing your faith?

8. In this film, you heard the story of a broken brother/sister relationship. We all have a voice now but we won’t forever. How can you take hold of your opportunities today?

9. How can you cross social, gender, economic, and religious barriers to share your faith?

10. Authentic relationships are the key to sharing your faith. How does trustworthiness open the door in your relationships? More thoughts...

Can trustworthiness be developed or cultivated?

11. What is your unique story that can connect with a non-believer?

12. God is calling us to say yes. How will you respond?

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All You Need Is Love

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:49:05 +0000

They say that love can move mountains and for Lindsey she has seen mountains move while she has been volunteering with a group of trouble teenagers. She didn’t need experience or a lot of wisdom, she just came armed to love them for who they are. Do you want to volunteer but you are intimidated because of your lack of experience?

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I Crave Freedom

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:44:42 +0000

Reaching the world requires all of us to work together. That’s why she and the campus ministry where she serves decided to create an awareness campaign on human trafficking called I Crave Freedom. The campaign will include booths, information and speakers. Already volunteers from many segments of society want to join in and unite around this common cause.

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Volunteering At A Sports Camp

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:29:23 +0000

Volunteers make a huge difference. Recently a school counselor asked if three at-risk youths could come to an overnight basketball camp. What changed these kids’ lives was the love and skill of the volunteer coaches. The kids left their old ways and turned into model students who even propelled their team to the AAA Basketball Championship.

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Finding A Place To Serve

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:11:21 +0000

Growing up James always knew that he wanted to be in missions. But as he got older and saw that his skills were in computers and programming he wasn’t sure if there was a place for that on the mission’s field. When a friend told him about the programming work that was needed at Power to Change James saw an opportunity to combine his two great passions into one vocation. What are the skills and passions that get you up in the morning? There is a place for you to use them in missions.

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Changing A Life

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:14:15 +0000

Are you involved in your church or do you just go on Sundays and holidays? You have the opportunity to enrich a young person’s life, if you take a risk and volunteer with your youth group. In this crazy world, our youth need our attention more than ever. Can you step out in faith and change a life?

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Make a Difference in a Life

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:26:47 +0000

Isaac learned a lot about patience as he helped a young Christian grow in his faith. He has also been encouraged as he helps him understand who God is and the difference He makes. Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life by walking alongside them in their faith?

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