what I read from others
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Four Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves
My counselor told me of a study that was performed in 2007 of people in the ministry…he said that 90% of the people entering the ministry do not finish…they either disqualify themselves or flat out quit! In light of this I wanted to share today four questions I believe leaders should ask themselves… …
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Come Near to God
Just how do you come near to God? How do you enter into His presence and feel His nearness and draw on His comfort? Read… Come Near to God | Christian Daily Devotionals.
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Are we raising our boys to be underachieving men? – Canada – Macleans.ca
On average, boys earn lower marks, study less, and are more likely to repeat a grade than girls. Young men are more likely to drop out of high school and less likely to graduate university than young women. And while they still dominate in engineering and computer science, men are outnumbered in most professional…
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How to Bless Your Children « Legacy Blog
Integrity in the little things are important not just as a matter of personal responsibility but also as a demonstration of righteousness to the next generation. For Christian parents, integrity is a key indicator as to the authenticity of our faith. Does our faith in Jesus Christ as King impact every part of our…
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How Do I Know God’s Will for My Life? | John Ortberg
Just read by John Ortberg (see link at bottom)… How do I know God’s will for my life? –Live this day in an open, repentant spirit. –Understand that living in God’s will often means I must make decisions. –Pray constantly, regularly asking for wisdom in small moments, without placing pressure on God to give…
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Asking People to Leave Church
A couple times at a church here in Portland, the lead pastor has very kindly asked people to leave. Read… RELEVANT Magazine – Asking People to Leave Church.
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A Street Gang Better Than The Church?
A Pastor writes… A while back, an ex-gang member got baptized at our church. He fell in love with Jesus and turned from his old lifestyle. But after several months at the church, he stopped attending. When we asked him why he stopped attending, he answered: “I had the wrong idea of what church was…
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A Person Who Means The Most To Us, Grieves With Us
Henri Nouwen wrote, “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be…
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He Wants to Comfort You
Just read… “Being a parent is better than a course on theology. Being a father is teaching me that when I am criticized, injured, or afraid, there is a Father who is ready to comfort me. There is a Father who will hold me until I’m better, help me until I can live with the…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 