Seek God. Love God. Love and Serve Others.
By Kristi Rhoton “Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel” – Mark 16:15 My husband, Ray, and I live with our two children in Costa Rica. We serve in this beautiful country as full-time missionaries. There are people throughout the world, like us, who feel the Lord leading them to move their […]
Read MoreIt’s amazing what you’ll find when you’re cleaning out closets. The other day, I found a graduation card with a handwritten note from David Fortney, one of my journalism professors — a man I knew as a mentor, a very talented writer, and a friend. David was a Vietnam veteran. Prior to his years teaching […]
Read More… the person on the receiving end of your love, kindness and generosity today.
Read MoreGrow in faith and love in Christ Grow in prayer Grow in service Grow in obedience Grow in giving (time, talents, and treasure) Grow in worship
Read MoreIf you happen to live in a state that’s covered in snow, take advantage of your time off from work or school to help the elderly and those in need in your community. Check on them with a phone call. Make sure they’re okay and have adequate heat. Maybe drop off a thermos of homemade […]
Read MoreGive God all you’ve got today. He’s given you a job. Honor Him by putting in a full day of work. He’ll put other people in your path. Show them Christ by caring for them. He’s given you talents. Glorify Him by sharing those talents with others. He’ll open your eyes to unmet needs. Meet […]
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By Missy Shelton Belote Think about this number: 132 million. That’s how many orphans there are in the world, according to UNICEF. It’s hard to wrap your mind around a number that huge. But for many families, the number that matters is one or two. They are in the process of adopting one or two […]
Read MoreI had a moment of anxiety the other day. I was wide awake at 5 a.m. I was sick to my stomach with worry. What was I worried about?
Read MoreIs your church pleasing the congregation? Or, is the congregation pleasing God? Romans 12:1 says: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship.
Read MoreThis is often debated, but the answer is pretty easy. For Christians, church marketing is unavoidable. Here’s why:
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