The daily news is filled with pundits who speak in polarities and strong rhetoric. These figures help influence the divide in politics, in worldviews, and even between Christians. They want us to believe that their views are correct and the opposing views are wrong.
Political pundits have…
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Nov, 13, 2011 0
Maxine George (MG) has been church treasurer for 50 years at her current church, plus 3 years, previously. She and her husband, Melvin, raised their three children, Glenda, Jeffery, and Robin, at Nashville Whites Creek Church of the Nazarene. Melvin was the Sunday School superintendent there for 42…
Nov, 13, 2011 0
It is commonly said that the motivation for evangelism is 'passion for the lost.' I believe this is inescapably true. The belief that Christians have something unbelievers do not is fundamental. This point leads me to two questions. First, Nazarenes, do we feel that passion? Second, church, how do…
Nov, 13, 2011 0
It is commonly said that the motivation for evangelism is 'passion for the lost.' I believe this is inescapably true. The belief that Christians have something unbelievers do not is fundamental. This point leads me to two questions. First, Nazarenes, do we feel that passion? Second, church, how do…
Nov, 10, 2011 0
His first point - Intentional Leadership Development - was a zinger. Speaking at the spring M11 Conference in Louisville, Bob Broadbooks, USA/Canada regional director, outlined five strategic initiatives. As a lifelong learner and student of leadership theory and practice, I have enjoyed both…
Nov, 10, 2011 0
To become a culture that connects, we need to find common ground with others. We can connect with them by being involved in their lives, getting on their turf and in their environment. It takes us getting out of the walls of the church and being the church, not just going to church. We can connect…
Nov, 10, 2011 0
To become a culture that connects, we need to find common ground with others. We can connect with them by being involved in their lives, getting on their turf and in their environment. It takes us getting out of the walls of the church and being the church, not just going to church. We can connect…
Nov, 10, 2011 0
I can do everything through Him who gives me strength [even forgive] (Philippians 4:13).
The kingdom of God is not about "heaven" and "someday." God, through Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit, has made it possible for His kingdom to be here on earth "as it is in heaven." When we obey…
Oct, 08, 2011 0
In one famous Peanuts comic by Charles Schultz, Charlie Brown enters a footrace at the local track. In the four-lap race, he takes the lead at the end of the second lap and continues to be the leader throughout the third. Charlie Brown, the consummate hard-luck guy, begins to feel the excitement.…
Oct, 08, 2011 0
Q: Should I attend a same-sex wedding of a relative?
A: Your question is undoubtedly one that may arise more frequently in the days to come. At the heart of the question is more than a query about our beliefs regarding the issues related to human sexuality. For example, our Manual states:…