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Sometimes it seems as though the opportunities are endless. Another important cause. Another powerful vision or worthwhile investment. The world is full of deep needs, and it can feel like the options for doing good are boundless. It can also seem like there’s a long line of people who know exactly what you need to …
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He had wealth, power, and the rest of his life ahead of him. Though young, he had a significant amount of authority. People noticed when he entered the scene. Yet he was acutely aware that his life was lacking. From each Gospel account, we get a fact about who he is. Matthew tells us he’s young. Mark says he’s …
A taxi heads down a road in Madurai, India. Most of us know people who don’t believe in Jesus. That’s one reason churches exist and why we share our faith with friends and neighbors. But there’s a second group of people who have never heard of Jesus, and neither has anyone they know. The first …
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By Jill Foley Turner* Image: Heinrich Hoffman, 1889 He had wealth, power, and the rest of his life ahead of him. Though young, he had a significant amount of authority. People noticed when he entered the scene. Yet he was acutely aware that his life was lacking. From each Gospel account, we get a fact about …
Hugh Owen Maclellan, Jr. lived a life dedicated to growing God’s kingdom and encouraging others to do the same. And while the National Christian Foundation mourns the loss of this remarkable man of faith, we’re celebrating the lives touched by his unwavering commitment. What a celebration there must have been when he entered through heaven’s …
Are financial finish lines something reserved for a few “radical” Christians, or is this really something you can (and maybe should) do? Does the idea spark your curiosity about an elusive freedom or joy others have discovered? I can tell you one thing for sure – few concepts have made a stronger impact on my …
The legacy we leave behind entails more than a will and the financial inheritance we give our heirs. Here’s a new way of looking at the capital we pass on to our kids. The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.– Proverbs 20:7 I’ve spent a lot of time walking …
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by Gary G Hoag (November 15, 2024) Wise stewardship can be the key to lasting impact. By thoughtfully preparing for life’s uncertainties and ensuring our work blesses generations to come, we honor God’s design for flourishing lives, families, and communities. They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest; he blessed them, and …
By Lauren Terrell * Eight hundred years ago, in 1223, St. Francis of Assisi created the first recorded nativity scene. What compelled him to recreate the setting of Jesus’ birth for others to see was not pageantry and spectacle but a realization that many had lost the true spirit of Christmas. It is believed that St. …
It’s what researchers call a “cross-cultural universal.” That means – no matter where you live, what your income, age, your culture, or even your politics – generous people are, in general, healthier and happier. The mechanisms for it are built into our brains! Generous givers of time and money suffer less from stress and depression, have better …
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