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God is at work in our lives. But sometimes that is hard to believe, let alone understand. My husband and I found this to be true concerning our family.
After a few years of marriage, we longed for children. But after seeing doctors, we realized this was not going to be an easy matter. About two…
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Do trees really clap their hands?
The island of Trinidad is a former British colony just a stone's throw away from the coastline of South America. Along with its partner, Tobago, it is home to over a million inhabitants in one of the most culturally diverse populations anywhere, near evenly split…
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Momentum is hard to sustain, and with men's ministries it seems particularly challenging. Perhaps your program is floundering. Or maybe your group is going well, but you're concerned about how to keep it going. Be mindful of these points to help your church's ministry to men keep the momentum.…
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Awakening the forces of change. Sounds innocuous doesn't it? Judging by the responses we received to Lee Woolery's article in the May/June issue of Holiness Today, this awakening may not be without incident or impact.
None can doubt that the winds of change are blowing across congregational…
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Have you ever heard a fellow Christian speak of receiving a rhema? Rhema is Greek for “word” or “utterance,” like an epiphany or spark of inspiration, from God’s word. This terminology may not be as popular today as it used to be, but the concept is very important. I am very thankful for the rhemas…
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We stared in disbelief as the doctor spoke. After just one week of severe headaches, a CAT scan revealed that my presumably healthy husband, Tom, had a malignant brain tumor with a prognosis of only three months to five years of life left.
While I knew that Christ has the power to heal, I also…
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When women gather, they create a unique dynamic that enhances the overall impact of local church ministry. We can harness that power by meeting their complex needs. Then we can release these women for effective ministry. Ministry to and through 21st century women must be fresh, relevant, and…
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Trendwatchers and authors Reggie McNeal and George Barna have written recently of the impending challenge facing the Christian Church. Both are pessimistic about the Church's ability to survive without incorporating systemic change as soon as possible. Barna's book, Revolution, and McNeal's work,…
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Act One of "Living Cross" neared its conclusion. The set was covered with period-costumed actors straining to touch "Jesus" as He passed their way. I noticed one of the outstretched hands belonged to a lone Asian cast member.
During intermission, I learned that "Berry" was a 16-year-old Chinese…
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In my first year of being a district licensed minister, I served as part-time youth pastor. Before one Wednesday night service, I was talking with parents while several children were running around playing hide and seek in the foyer of the church.
Eventually, I noticed a little boy in the corner.…