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Inform, Don’t Insult
June 11, 2009 – 5:30 am | Comments Off

As a technology lover, it is easy to forget that not everyone speaks the same language. This can cause people to feel uncomfortable or even insulted. No matter what your cause is and what kind …

Have a Pulse? Have a Purpose!
June 10, 2009 – 5:04 am | Comments Off

God has wired each one of us with a purpose. Over 25 million of us have tried to find out our purpose. Jesus made our purpose plain:
“…that you bear much fruit” – John 15:8 (ESV)
So, …

Make the First Step Easy
June 9, 2009 – 5:51 am | Comments Off

As a rule, do you tend to make things easy or difficult? I’ve seen (and been) both types at times. I used to make things difficult. I’d select the solutions most difficult to build and …

Stop Talking and Start Doing
June 8, 2009 – 5:36 am | Comments Off

I know several people that all they do is talk. You know the type of person – they call you up on a weekly basis and tells you what they are going to do or …

Featured Cause: Pleasant Ridge Church
February 26, 2009 – 5:54 am | 2 Comments

This week’s featured cause is from Tim Nations of Pleasant Ridge Church:
Please describe a ministry or cause you lead:
I’m in the process of developing my personal ministry “cause” out of the experiences I’ve had serving …

Featured Cause: 365 Club
February 19, 2009 – 5:50 am | Comments Off

This week’s featured cause is from Scott Couchenour of The 365 Club:
Please describe a ministry or cause you lead:
The 365 Club on Facebook
Please share a story of how your ministry or cause has positively impacted …

Guest Series: A Visit to China (Part 3)
January 28, 2009 – 5:26 am | Comments Off

Recently, my friend Scott had a chance to visit China on a mission trip. This is part three in his three part series on the insights and inspiration of his visit:
EVANGELISM
The most powerful moment of …

Guest Series: A Visit to China (Part 2)
January 27, 2009 – 5:24 am | Comments Off

Recently, my friend Scott had a chance to visit China on a mission trip. This is part two in his three part series on the insights and inspiration of his visit:
THE CHURCH
I had no idea, …

Guest Series: A Visit to China (Part 1)
January 26, 2009 – 5:23 am | Comments Off

Recently, my friend Scott had a chance to visit China on a mission trip. This is his account in a three part series. He has some amazing stories and insights that you’ll enjoy. You may …

Featured Cause: Catalogs for Christmas
January 15, 2009 – 5:31 am | Comments Off

Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of Washington D.C.’s National Community Church, a unique church that meets in two movie theaters in the nation’s capital.
Mark recently shared the results of a simple idea they …