Life Following the Way of Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Part 4: Jesus’ way for our relationships and family life The book of Colossians gets very specific toward the end of the letter. Paul’s concern for their beliefs and their
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We’ve long extolled the virtue of gratitude. Some have even called it the “social glue” that fortifies relationships and serves as the backbone of human society. But what is gratitude? Where does it come from? And how can we foster it? Dr.
Is it time to rethink Thanksgiving?
Like many inherently beautiful concepts, saying thank you has become so much a matter of habit that it can express a wide range of feelings, from sarcasm to indifference, from polite insincerity to deeply felt gratitude. It’s something we all
I’ve seen the Spirit move through art
Who knew social media could bring over 50 recovering addicts from The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center to a place of hope, through art? After admiring the work of Bay Area artist Brian Arriaga, we reached out. Through different pieces of
5 ways to strengthen your relationship with your kids
There’s a natural tendency for us as parents to fall into the routine of daily family life. The reality is that between school, work, cooking, cleaning, running errands, sports, extracurricular activities and more, we are so busy juggling our adult
Life Following the Way of Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Part 3: Living in the New Life In the previous sections of Colossians we’ve seen how concerned Paul was for the believers to know the truth of their faith and
7 situations to say ‘thank you’ instead of anything else
I don't say “Thank You” as often as I should and I doubt I'm the only one. In fact, I'm starting to believe that “Thank You” is the most under-appreciated and under-used phrase on the planet. It is appropriate in nearly
26: Go Backstage on Songwriting in Ministry with LT. Erin Wikle
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This man’s life changed with a bowl of soup
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‘God Gave Us the Bible’ author Q&A
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My best friend (and maid of honor) sent me an email while I was wedding planning that really upset me. It read: “These are the things that are still needed for the wedding. I love you and want you to
Life Following the Way of Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one here. Part 2: Paul’s mission In Colossians 1:24-2:5 we read about Paul’s mission in life. He states that He is a minister according to the stewardship of God. The word used