How to Make a Difference: Tangible Expressions of Faith, and Ways to “Be Secretly Incredible” (Take Five)
There are a lot of ways to make a difference in the world today. This week’s Take Five explores some…
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Jesus’ Example of Reaching Out to Others; an Excerpt from “Dogs to the Rescue”
As Titus the dog instinctively knew, outreach to others has many facets. Not everyone can come to us, but if…
You Are the Light of the World, Serve Jesus Wherever You Are
Do you ever compare yourself with those who seem to do more visible and adventurous things for Jesus? I do.…
Christian Mentoring, Teaching and Discipleship (Take Five)
Healthy relationships are essential to a healthy spiritual life. In today’s Take Five, we look at friendship, mentors, discipleship, teachers…
Safe People
Guest writer Mary DeMuth shares about her latest book, “Not Marked”, and her experiences in recovering from abuse. She says…
Why It Matters – Imago Dei (Image of God)
Imago Dei is reflected in how we were built, how we live in relationship with God and others, and who…
Bible Study: Character in the Book of Daniel
The Biblical book of Daniel, recounts a story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Jewish young men living in exile in…
Grace in the Bible, in Fellowship, and to Ourselves
Through the truth of the Bible, we see how to give grace to ourselves and to others. Because of Christ’s…
Growing in Grace toward our communities, our churches and our world (Take Five)
Growing in grace can look like serving the poor, serving our church or simply being available to love others in…
The Frustrating Cycle (And Why I Am Grateful For It)
One of our favorite stories in the Bible is the great story of Nehemiah. In it, we find drama, opposition,…
The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness and Goodness
If we do not see how Jesus cares for us, we will not care for what He cares for. We…
Done Digging Holes
Using the Parable of the Talents that Jesus told in Matthew 25, Janet challenges us to let go of our…