Leaders and volunteers often struggle to find the time to connect with God while tackling work, family, and their volunteer service. I understand, as I’ve struggled with this from time-to-time as well. Let’s understand what true fellowship with God looks like and how we can focus our time to develop this fellowship.
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There is so much focus on New Year’s Resolutions. They can be helpful and good intentioned. They may even work to help you have a better New Year if they help you to focus.
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Thanks to you, my readers, for a great year! I’ll see you in 2009!
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No one in the church should …
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