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Made for Ministry

What is the heart of real ministry?

Ministry is basically two things: giving and serving!

Minimum Daily Requirement for Christian Parents

What's the least you can do for your children?

There are many simple things we can and must do to help our children have faith!

What's Her Name?

Do you know your janitor's name?

A story reminds us of how important it is to know people by their name and treat them with dignity.

A Decision Even the Supreme Court Cannot Overturn

Where did you get your rights?

In a weird ironic way, Mirand rights and Jesus go together.

Do Not Disturb!

How long would you wait?

Sometimes it seems that we can't get through to God no matter how long we wait on him.

Waiting in Line

How long would you wait?

While we end up having to wait for many things in our lives, this one thing that is worthy waiting for!

Reclaiming Our Lost Identity

What does God do with those times in our lives we'd like to forget?

Remembering the past by way of dogtags is hard, but sometimes liberating and a reminder that God can take our past and make something special out of it.

Together and Everything in Common

One thing church must supply!

Church must be more than a gathering of strangers, there must be genuine and real community and fellowship.

We Have Seen the Lord

Have you seen Him lately?

Even though they did not recognize Jesus at first, he was with those early disciples all along. All they had to do was keep looking for him.

Afraid to Speak Up?

What would keep you from putting in a good word for Jesus?

We must always be willing to speak up for Jesus!

How Sweet Is Revenge?

Is revenge really so great, or is it just a way to sink deeper?

Revenge always brings us down to a lower level and often gets us in worse trouble.

When I Can't, He Can!

What can't you do?

While we may think we can't make a difference in the lives of troubled teens, with God's help, we can.

Cozying Up to a Holy God

When is it wrong to try to portray God as our friend?

Displaying our faith is laudable if it is backed up by a life committed to living what we say; otherwise, it's dangerous!

Broken by Sin?

What do we do with sinners?

We must be tough on sin but offer mercy and forgiveness for those who are truly repentant.

Friends with Forever Purpose

What in the world did were they for?

Jesus' resurrection fills all of our life with meaning.

Hearts Filled with Springtime

Can hope be reborn in a cold and hardened heart?

Just as Spring brings new life, God gives us reason to hope.

No Good Deed Left Unpunished

Why can't we see the good in kindness?

Unwillingness to receive a gift is sad: mean-ness, unkindness, and rejection are even worse, whether the gift is cookies or a cross.

Giving without Regret

How do you feel when the gift you gave is not appreciated?

Sometimes our gifts are treated with contempt, other times are misused, but either way, we are most like God when we give without strings attached.

Fine!

What gives us hope in the middle of crisis?

A funeral helps a couple of ministers understand more clearly the grace of God and the power of the human spirit.

Facing Adversity Over and Over

What do you do when you can't face the same thing again?

Sometimes the hardest times are when we face a repeated adversity or trial, but if we can hang in there the Lord will help us through.

A Story of Friendship

What would you do to help a friend?

The best friends bring their friends to Jesus to be blessed and helped.

The Joy of Finding

What brings you joy?

There is great joy in finding what was once lost.

The Bookmark

What good is a little bookmark?

Bookmarks are those little reminders that are hard to get rid of.

Three Cows

What in the world do three cows have to do with grace?

From a faithful old Thai friend, we learn the lessons of generosity and faith.

Bargains and Hot House Christians

What are you expecting to get for your Christian commitment?

Are we only interested in bargain basement Christianity, or are we willing to pay the price to be productive.