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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.
Not long ago, a friend went through his closet and gave away literally half of his clothes. Rather than missing the items, he said life felt less complicated. Instead of feeling deprived, he felt freed up. Similarly, Jane Hammerslough, author of Dematerializing: Taming the Power of Possessions, describes how a roof repair gone wrong forced her …
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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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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 …
If you've not heard this song yet, check out now on YouTube: Lord, Bless This Year | New Year Worship | CeCe Winans & Lauren Daigle Inspired
"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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