For years, I didn’t smile with an open mouth. I had a mouthful of crooked, crowded teeth. Imagine a picket fence rearranged by a wildly errant bicyclist — or a Mack truck. That’s what my teeth looked like. I had postponed orthodontic care for years, because in my heightened state of teenage self-awareness, braces…
Emery’s here. She’s a 7 lb.9 oz. bundle of joy! I am so excited. Our fourth grand baby, born on October 18th couldn’t have come soon enough and we were all smiles when we saw her pretty face for the very first time. What a fun few weeks it has been! Anticipating her arrival got me thinking about another “anticipation” of sorts.…
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Few things get our attention as much as speed. We want the fastest computers, the fastest routes to work, the fastest ways to get rich, the fastest….well, everything. This is why the fastest growing churches often get attention, but the slow and steady often do not. Or immediate healings through prayer, as opposed to slower…
Ahhh! The holidays are just around the corner! Maybe you are anticipating Thanksgiving and Christmas like I am! What else are you anticipating? A birthday? Starting a new job? How about God to use you to do great things? I remember 7 years ago when I started asking God to use me…yep, use me. It was just that simple…
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People across the United States are finding out what it means for their life when the government shuts down. From this, a new hashtag on Twitter has started: #IfIShutDown. Dentists are tweeting empty dentist chairs, newspaper editors blank sheets of paper, and Moms and Dads messy kitchens and unsupervised children. But what…
There are a handful of authors that I have been so consistently impressed by that I feel compelled to read whatever they produce. In fiction, there’s C.J. Sansom. In terms of business or leadership, there’s Jim Collins. And in a genre of writing hard to describe is Malcolm Gladwell. His typical approach is to popularize research,…
Pastor Appreciation Month (October) is a great opportunity for individuals and the church, as a whole, to show love and appreciation for their pastor. Here are 10 ways to express gratitude, honor your clergy, and thank your pastor’s devoted family members during Pastor Appreciation Month: 1. Pray for your pastor. …
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It happened like this one Sunday morning at my brother-in-law’s church in Minnesota: Someone had taped a bright-yellow sign to the front door, with an apology to those gathering for worship: “Sorry. We weren’t able to find anyone to serve as greeters today. Let yourself in!” The congregants shrugged, then opened the door, to step…
Chances are you have pondered this question at least once in your life. Maybe you’ve had a close friend turn to you in heartwrenching pain and ask you, “where is God now?” Actor Kirk Cameron has walked out his faith very publically. Recently he spent a lot of time on his knees in prayer for the healing of a dear…
You'll have a chance to get out and enjoy some family time this Easter season and may even just snap that perfect family picture! The following Churches and Organizations are hosting Easter events this Spring.
Many Christian artists have spoken up about kindness and are determined to encourage its growth instead of its decline. Their messages of kindness speak hope and courage into the hearts of fellow believers.
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