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My personal devotional life grows out of a strong desire to be with the Lord. My heart is confidently eased into His presence as I recall His promises: "Come near to God and he will come near to you" (James 4:8a).
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My first few years of being a Christian were extremely exciting. I was 19 and just old enough to have made a small mess of my life, so repenting was easy. I welcomed the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
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"It sort of makes me mad when I hear people say, ?be yourself.? I am trying to be myself. But I need help figuring out what that looks like. It's like they think I should already know." 'sophia, 17Sophia and I had just met.
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It happens several times every week. Someone calls, asking for advice as they try to transition mom or dad to an assisted living facility (ALF) or a nursing home.Most of my 40 years of pastoral service have been with older adults.
Read moreJeff and Karen did not fit the stereotypical "used car salesmen" image. I met them after buying a used car from the dealership they had recently acquired.
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To become a culture that connects, we need to find common ground with others. We can connect with them by being involved in their lives, getting on their turf and in their environment.
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His first point"Intentional Leadership Development"was a zinger. Speaking at the spring M11 Conference in Louisville, Bob Broadbooks, USA/Canada regional director, outlined five strategic initiatives.
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I can do everything through Him who gives me strength [even forgive] (Philippians 4:13).
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