The relationship between a man and his dog is the classic metaphor for loyalty. But if you know anything about taking care of a dog, you know it's hard work. There are the vet bills, the gear, the food (only the best, of course), the obedience classes, and the time and energy you will spend walking, training, playing with, and cleaning up after your pet. "Man's best friend" sounds nice. Who wouldn't want a lifelong companion? But the responsibility is huge, and a lot of people discover they can't or don't want to handle it. Human … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Spend Your Summer
School's out. Summer break is here. Now the question becomes, "How am I going to spend my summer?" Whether your goal is to take on a part-time job, relax, or be adventurous, these 10 ways to spend your summer are worth considering. (Note: Some of these require some advance planning.) 1. Advance a nonprofit's mission. Invest in both your career and your community by interning with a charity. Pair your education with what a group needs most — whether that's marketing, accounting, engineering, or business skills. 2. Do scientific … [Read more...]
5 Tips for College Grads
It's graduation season, when bright young students must endure one final, mind-numbing lecture before collecting their degrees: the commencement address. This speech seldom contains advice you can actually use. The speaker often receives a generous check for his or her remarks, but dares not utter anything that might offend someone for fear of being protested, "disinvited" or blacklisted from future graduation ceremonies. Not being a celebrity, a politician or a rich donor, I have little chance of ever being invited to deliver a … [Read more...]
Free Pin and Facebook Timeline Cover Art
It's Free Art Friday! Today's free art is inspired by Matthew 19:26 (ESV): "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Enjoy this quote as a Pinterest pin, an Instagram photo, or Facebook timeline cover photo. Spread the Word to your friends! (Just right-click and save the photos to the appropriate files on your computer.) Facebook Timeline Cover Photo Pinterest Pin or Instagram Photo … [Read more...]
LifeMatters // Act With Integrity :: Proverbs 6:16-19
If we're being honest with ourselves, in the list of most appealing Christian character qualities, integrity probably lands somewhere at the bottom. Hard work? OK, that generally gets noticed by other people and rewarded. Patience? Well, the more patient you are, the less mad you are, so patience is good too. But people of integrity? They sound like the playground tattletales. Integrity means consistently living out your beliefs. It means honesty. Humility. Laying down your life for Christ. Putting yourself last. Peacemaking. When … [Read more...]
FREE Mother’s Day Art
Free Art Friday has been brought to you a day early so you can bless your moms, grandmas, or those special women in your lives who have invested in you over the years. Say "Happy Mother's Day" with a printable card (or Pinterest pin) and a new Mother's Day-themed Facebook timeline cover photo. Happy Mother's Day! (Just right-click and save the photos to the appropriate files on your computer.) Facebook Timeline Cover Photo Mother's Day printable card (or Pinterest pin) … [Read more...]
The Red Bus Project
Thousands of miles and a total of 17 different college campuses is where Chris Wheeler and the Red Bus Project interns have traveled this spring, all to spread awareness and raise money for orphan care. The Red Bus Project launched in the spring of 2012 and is the college initiative of Show Hope, which was founded by Steven and Mary Beth Chapman to provide care for orphans and funding for families to adopt children. So, what is The Red Bus Project? It is an actual red double-decker bus from England that has been converted into a … [Read more...]
LifeMatters // Seek Godliness :: Proverbs 31:25-31
Be sweet. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Hold your tongue. Think before you speak. Any of that sound familiar? The things we say are important. What we say will either build up or tear down those around us. A common maxim says, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt" (the source for this is likely Proverbs 17:28, not Abe Lincoln, as commonly thought). Our words matter. The question is, are they wise? These verses are key in understanding how to … [Read more...]
Why Aren’t More People In Your Groups?
In churches today, many people fly under the radar, never connecting to groups or plugging into the body. Families are stretched by the demands of life and grow weaker as spiritual leadership at home becomes increasingly rare. And among churches themselves, debates continue on effective methods for discipling individuals. As distressing as these realities can be, churches have an opportunity to step in and make a difference through their small group ministries. They simply need to make a few intentional choices. Join us on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
LifeMatters // Pursue Godly Ways :: Proverbs 3:31-35
We've all wished for things we think would improve our relationships. I wish so-and-so would call more. He doesn't bring me flowers often enough. She doesn't compliment me enough. I wish I had money to go out with friends. I wish I had more time to spend with my family. We want healthy relationships. But what we think would improve those relationships generally revolves around two things: how other people or our circumstances should change. Our relationships are driven by selfishness and discontentment. But God has a different … [Read more...]
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