Feeling Alone? 6 Responses from Scripture
Imagine that you’re 16 years old. You’re full of energy and finally beginning to feel like you understand life. You have big dreams that reach far beyond the shores of your native island. But everything changes when raiders sail across the North Channel and storm your hometown. You’re captured and dragged away from your family, your home, and everything you’ve…
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How to Find Rest in the Roar of Social Media
My friends are railing about politics on Facebook again. I'm exhausted. My social media feeds brim with news of violence, incivility, and decidedly un-neighborly behavior with no end in sight. And that's just in the United States. Does it feel the same for you? Take a deep breath with me. Let's take a pause from the world's noise and rest…
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Lessons Learned from Christmas Plays
No bathrobes.That had to be a basic principle of church drama, my pastor and I agreed. We had both seen too many bad Christian plays, preachy pageants, and silly skits. As we planned the dramatic offerings of our newly planted church, we wanted none of that.This was about more than production quality. Indeed, bathrobes have long been cheap substitutes for…
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Prayers of Comfort for the Christmas Blues
Some days are better than others. On good days, you feel hopeful–festive, even–about the holiday season. The sight of a Christmas tree’s twinkling lights brings a smile to your lips. A Christmas jingle plays in the grocery store as you run some errands, and you find yourself humming along. But then, out of nowhere and without warning, seeing your neighbor’s…
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Washington News – IRS Advice on Phishing Scams
In IR-2016-160 the IRS explained the best taxpayer defenses against phishing scams. During the 2016 filing season, the IRS reported a 400% increase in malware or phishing. A primary strategy from scammers is to appear to be from the Department of Treasury or the IRS. A common IRS phishing scam asks you to confirm information about your tax refund, filing…
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What is a Charitable Trust and How Is It Used?
A charitable trust is a non-tax exempt trust that lets you donate generously to charity while gaining advantages for yourself. If you want to learn more about charitable trusts, check out this brief overview of charitable trusts and how they are commonly used. What It Is Charitable trusts offer you peace of mind while allowing you to donate to a…
READ MOREHow Can Visual Tech Help Us Engage the Bible in Worship?
Reverence. Awe. Reflection.While traveling, I’ve been privileged to visit some of the world’s most renowned churches, among them Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. In each, I have been overcome with a reverence that’s different from what I feel when I enter my modern church at home. This sense of…
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