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<LISTEN> St. Patrick's Day has become associated with many things that have little to do with the actual Patrick, a Christian missionary who lived in the Fifth Century (he died sometime around AD 461). Contrary to popular belief, Patrick was not Irish. He was born in what is now England in the late days of the …
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With St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, I think you would be encouraged by this thought provoking short film from our Western European team. St. Patrick lived out what he believe, put Christ first and his legacy continues today. How does this film speak to you? What might your legacy be?
*Courtesy of National Christian Foundation.
A rich man went to see a psychologist because despite his wealth, he was not happy. The psychologist gave him three balls – one ceramic, another glass and one rubber. Then he told the man to start juggling them. The rich man quickly lost control. As he was about to drop the ceramic ball, he …
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*Sara Shelton, January 15, 2026 When Heather Tuininga, Founder of 10|10 Strategies, was in her late twenties, she found herself grappling with some of life’s biggest questions. What is God’s plan for my life? Who does God want me to be in this world? What is the mission I’m supposed to be living out? “I knew …
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I have experience this truth for nearly 60 years, but not every day have I believed it. But, it's true whether I believe it or not.
by Sheila Dolinger January 8, 2026 Anew year invites fresh intention. So, as 2026 begins, we’d like to offer some simple ideas to help you notice opportunities to give, respond to others with compassion, and practice generosity in your everyday life, so that each step you take in giving this year draws you closer to …
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"The maker of the stars and seas, becomes a child on earth for me."* John Betjeman, Poet *Collected Poems ( John Murray, 1958, p. 178) "This is down-to-earth glory of God who has come and pitch a tent among us." John 1:14 David Bentley Hart, The New Testament (Yale University Press, 2017) The holiday we …
Don’t be contented with a “nice” Christmas when Jesus says, “It has pleased my Father to give you the Kingdom.” Pray, go to work, play Trivial Pursuit, eat banana bread, exchange presents, go caroling, feed the hungry, comfort the lonely, and do all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Brennan Manning (American …
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