Threads editor Laura Coggin sits down with Michael Kelley to discuss the background to his new book, Holy Vocabulary. … [Read more...]
How to Counsel Through Grief
My heart joined hundreds of sad hearts this week as I learned of the death of Palmer Maphet, a sophomore at Tennessee Tech University who was serving as a missionary in Maine through Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Palmer and his team were traveling to minister at Laconia Motorcycle Week in Laconia, New Hampshire, when a car accident ended his life on earth. I met Palmer on February 6 at a Freshmen Retreat that he coordinated. His leadership and organizational skills, quick smile, and the ability to talk and ice-skate simultaneously … [Read more...]
Free Abide Bulletin Inserts
Is your church studying Abide? Download the free bulletin insert templates and adapt them for use with your congregation. The templates were designed on request by Threads graphic designer Heather Manning Wetherington. Enjoy … and never hesitate to let us know how we can help make your Bible studies more effective. … [Read more...]
Church Speak--What Are You Really Saying?
Editor's Note: The following is the introduction to the newest Threads short-term study, Holy Vocabulary by Michael Kelley, which releases July 1. Klingon is an actual language. That's right—the war-loving, spear-toting villains of Star Trek world have their own official language. And people speak it. In fact, you can even get a college scholarship if you're familiar with the alien language. Similarly, there are people who write letters to one another in Elvish, a language that originated in The Lord of the Rings. More common … [Read more...]
Leading when Natural Disasters Strike
Editor’s Note: During the first weekend of May 2010, Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas experienced record-breaking flooding that killed several and displaced thousands. Here, worship pastor Nathan Loxley describes how 24church in Pleasant View, Teneessee, came to the immediate aid of their community. Loxley’s story reminds us of the critical role of the church in responding to local and global disaster relief. As an official grown-up, the word “birthday” does little more for me than highlight a date … [Read more...]
Give Your Pop Props
Dear ol' dad sure has done a lot for you through the years—playing catch; fixing the flat on your 10-speed; helping you choose a college; moving you countless times. Instead of getting this strong and dependable superman yet another striped necktie or Yankees cap for Father's Day, give him something invaluable this year—time with you. PEANUTS AND CRACKER JACKS Take Dad out to the ball game, a minor league one. To save money look for games that offer an incentive, such as bringing canned foods for free admission. Carry mitts like you … [Read more...]
Responsibility: Where do we start?
In this month’s leader tip video, young adult ministry specialist Jason Hayes answers the frequently asked question: Where do we start getting involved in local and global responsibility? … [Read more...]
18 Ways to Make the Most of Your Workday (Part 2)
Editor's Note: Part 2 of "18 Ways to Make the Most of Your Workday." You can read Part 1 here. 10. Skip the watercooler gabbing. Gossip is enticing. “Hey did you hear that about …” begs an “ooh, do tell.” But when it comes right down to it, juicy tidbits cause more strife than they're worth. When asked how Christians can best live out their faith on the job, Kevin Miller, author of Surviving Information Overload, says, “Gossip less. It's so easy for me to get pulled into unkind conversations about … [Read more...]
Spiritual Gifts Survey
The term “spiritual gifts” has become synonymous with the specific ways Christians are equipped to do God’s work, including everything from preaching to being naturally hospitable. When it comes to our spiritual giftedness, the Holy Spirit is the one doing the bestowing, and we should consider ourselves blessed to be the recipients. But it’s a sad fact that many of us acknowledge that the Holy Spirit gifts individual Christians, but we in reality have no idea how He’s gifted us or how to employ the gifts … [Read more...]
18 Ways to Make the Most of Your Workday (Part 1)
Work. Sometimes it's a place where you're cranking out ideas and projects like a well-oiled machine. Other times, you're squeaking through the day, easily distracted. And trust us, we know it's tough to get everything done. With the workplace in a constant state of change and many companies forced to consolidate job responsibilities to keep down costs, there's typically more work than seems possible to accomplish. But before you let out a sigh or start screaming, “Is it Friday yet?” for the third time in an hour, there … [Read more...]
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