Sonshine for your soul
Posted in Christian service on Sep 6th, 2010
Every responsible church leader is thrilled when an enthusiastic volunteer falls into his or her lap as if a gift from heaven.
Congregations rise and fall based on the passion and persistence of volunteers. Yes, a God-hearted pastor and other staff members are very important to the work of congregational ministry.
But a church [...]
Posted in Christian service on Sep 3rd, 2010
To hear this Morning Devotion, please click Helping others is why we’re here
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You probably know somebody whose purpose for living appears to be defined by the phrase, “He who dies with the most toys wins.”
This certainly is the case in many media depictions and with who is esteemed in numerous social/professional circles.
Ask 100 people in [...]
Posted in God's grace on Aug 30th, 2010
To hear this Morning Devotion, please click God’s temporary grace
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While I was reading in Job 33 this morning, I was moved by how consistent God’s gracious nature has been for nearly 4,000 years of scripture.
I was taught in seminary that the book of Job is the oldest book in the Bible, written at roughly the [...]
Posted in kindness on Aug 27th, 2010
To hear this Morning Devotion, please click Seeds of your own rescue
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It’s true that there are cold-hearted people in this world who rob foreign tourists, lonely drunks and who steal candy from children.
Whenever I hear of dark moments imposed on the weaklings of this world by those who misuse their strength, I take comfort in [...]
Posted in testimony on Aug 26th, 2010
To hear this Morning Devotion, please click Comforting thoughts
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I am so grateful for the times that God has poured comforting love into my life.
Sometimes He has poured it from the pitcher of godly friends who saw my need for social refreshment.
Sometimes He has poured it from the pitcher of spontaneous intercession with a serious [...]
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Martin Drummond