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Article: Dealing with a Loss
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/SSPIVAK Romans 12:15 (KJV) - Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.. When people experience a loss in their family or circle of friends, we often feel like we should say something, but we don't know what. Though the situation can be akward, we figure something is better than nothing and we wind up putting our foot in our mouth - making the situation even more strenuous.
Article: Service with Thanksgiving
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/everywhere Right now, thousands of Christians are waiting for the opportunity to go into 'full-time' ministry. We are working jobs we dislike (mainly because they keep us from full-time service); supporting bosses we don't care for; and are surrounded by people that drive us crazy! As we think about the plight of our situation, we only become more discouraged and enraged because we cannot be where we like and do what we love. Dreams and visions of 'running free' for the Lord would dance through our minds, then in a flash, reality sets in – too far from our desire and too c...
Article: Supporting the Leader
Photo courtesy of CreationSwap/TonyDeSantis Exodus 17:8-16 (KJV) - Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat...
Article: Tips for Encouragers
Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/raja4u 1. Encouragers are everyday people. 2. Encouragers see past the faults of others. 3. Encouragers find ways to speak into the life of another. 4. Encouragers are sensitive to the needs of others. 5. Encouragers use their lives as a source of encouragement. 6. Encouragers often encourage others in the midst of their own trials and tribulations. 7. Encouragers do not allow opportunities to encourage to pass by.
Article: Veteran's Day
Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/foobean01 November 11th is reserved as a day to remember and honor our veterans (past and present). Our country's history has been formed through the courage and bravery of our military for without them, we would not enjoy many of the freedoms we have today. Though they join the military for various reasons, they stand united against the enemies of our borders and the freedoms we share. They deserve our love and support. We are the United States of America. As they stand united on the battlefield, let us stand united in our appreciation on the homefront. Let...
Article: What Can I Do?
Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/GiniMiniGi When tragic situations occur down the street or across the world, we often want to help, but are unsure how. As we live in a world that screams, 'take care of yourself, first, second, third...,' there are some situations that can arouse the most selfish and prideful. Caring of the less fortunate is in line with living as a child of God (see Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 10:25-37; and James 1:19-27 as examples), we often find ourselves without the ways or means we can provide our greatest assistance. 1. Pray. There is never a waking moment that...
