Word to the Wise “He who is grateful is never truly poor, and he who isn’t grateful is never truly rich.” —– The story is told that a 75-year-old lady… Click To Read More "Smiles – September 2017"
8 Most Controversial Topics in the Church World Today What is the Christian view on gay marriage? Are spiritual gifts biblical? Can Christians drink alcohol? These are some of the… Click To Read More "World News – September 2017"
Are you frustrated with church growth? Finish Line Planner, created by Bro. Hugh Plappert, has a goal to help every church increase its attendance with a program known as the… Click To Read More "Apostolic Ministry – The 7×7 Journey"
by Susan Thomas Everyone wants to know, what is a joy maker? Sis. Karla Christian, author of Are You a Joy Maker?, explained that a joy maker is someone… Click To Read More "Apostolic Ministry – The Joy Maker"
We have previously discussed the benefits of providing multiple ways for people to give electronically. Since the number of people who carry cash or a checkbook continues to decline,… Click To Read More "Electronic Giving"
One year ago, my friend Tim Massengale, editor-in-chief of IBC Perspectives, offered me this space in which to share my thoughts on children’s ministry. In the twelve months that have… Click To Read More "What a Difference a Year Makes"
Youth culture is incredibly fast moving. The trends, fashion and digital media that accompany the culture are purposely fluid and difficult to track. Even the most… Click To Read More "Jaye Rodenbush – Don’t Die on the Wrong Hill"
Those who raise livestock want better ways to deal with animals. Our local Farm Agency offers seminars on Harvesting Better Hay, Livestock Reproduction, and Getting Rid of Noxious Weeds. Someone… Click To Read More "Carlton Coon – The Science of Shepherding"
carol@carolclemans.org Pastors & Parents: Do your youth know God’s Word? My heart aches over the lack of God-knowledge among our youth who have been raised in the church.… Click To Read More "Carol Clemans – Spiritual Growth"
“It is too soon to tell.” Though no one is quite sure if it is fact or fiction, this historic quip is attributed to the first Premier of the People’s… Click To Read More "Paul D. Mooney – Is It Too Soon To Tell?"
There is a concept in business called the “Yes Ladder” that is commonly used to lure people in to increasingly greater commitments both financially and physically in the cyber dating… Click To Read More "Robert L. Rodenbush – The Yes Ladder"