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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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Three weeks ago, I was on a ministry trip in Colorado. After an abbreviated workout in the fitness room before breakfast, I stepped into the shower, and it hit me. I was having a hot shower, something rarely experienced by millions of people across the globe. For those people, any shower would be a luxury …
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 thereโs a long line of people who know exactly what you need to …
Continue reading "AIMing for impact: A quick, simple method for giving decisions by Heather Larson*"
PRAISE: Overall, it has been a good and fruitful summer, and I have some quality time with a few friends, even with three ministry trips just a few weeks apart. Jesus Film Projectยฎ has relaunched our animated film project โJESUSโ (ASJ) with a new production company (Sunrise Animation Studios of SA) and director (Phil Cunningham) …
Byย Joseph Slife perceived that there is nothing better for themthan to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil โthis is Godโs gift to man.(Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 ESV) The word "holiday" comes from the Old English word hฤligdรฆg, which means "holy …
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by Matt Bell* <LISTEN> Our consumer culture promotes one overarching goal: More! In countless ways, both subtle and overt, weโre told we donโt have enough. We need a bigger house, a newer car, a nicer vacation, more money in savings, and on it goes. In the face of such a messaging onslaught, a small but …
Stewardship Alone Isnโt EnoughโWhy Generosity Matters Too A lot of church leaders spend time teaching financial stewardshipโencouraging people to manage their money wisely, stick to a budget, and give regularly. And thatโs important! But stewardship is only part of the story. If we want to help people truly grow as disciples, weโve got to go …
By Jill Foley Turner* Image:ย 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 …
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