Who is God? Why are we here? Is the world just a random collision of atoms, or …
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Who is God? Why are we here? Is the world just a random collision of atoms, or …
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On the Mississippi Gulf Coast it has been over two months without a significant amount of rain. Everything green is …
"Yes! We can play that role today in the church for all those folks just waiting to hear Come…follow me." Volunteers Need to be …
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by Sharon Ely Pearson Sunday School happens. Vacation Bible School happens. The youth mission trip happens. The Christmas pageant …
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"Lent, he said, is the season that the church has set aside for us to intentionally reflect on our relationship with God, others, …
In the Church School curriculum used by our “tween” (4th & 5th grades) class, they are exploring the story in …
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We all know that a truly effective children’s ministry sets up the conditions to nurture young people into a relationship with God …
I was in our local grocery store around lunch time recently and witnessed someone shoplifting. There was no doubt about it. Two …
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Some books are just meant to be used. I am talking about really used . . . not just read . . . but really …
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"We can be the first to wait. We might be at a disadvantage. We might not be able to impress the guests as well with our …
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