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Jun, 15, 2011 0
Olga Robles is superintendent of the Puerto Rico East District Church of the Nazarene and represents the Mesoamerica Region as a member of the denomination's General Board. For 11 years she pastored Rio Grande Church of the Nazarene in Puerto Rico. Prior to that, she engaged in a career teaching…
Jun, 15, 2011 0
Resetting your inner compass is something everyone can do. Many voices are calling out to harried, time-deprived people. Following are some suggestions for resetting:
Turn off the computer.
Go to bed earlier and get more sleep.
Experience the anxiety of cell phone deprivation.
Turn off the TV…
Jun, 15, 2011 0
"What results does God desire for the Church of the Nazarene?"
This was Bruce Wilkinson's opening question for the Board of General Superintendents a few years ago. He pressed us, "Do not tell me that God wants people to be transformed and churches to reproduce. Tell me how many. Are you…
Jun, 15, 2011 0
"How can we keep new people from leaving?"
That's a common question for the Research Center at the Global Ministry Center.
We take in a lot of members each year, people who are new to the Church of the Nazarene. Most of these are by profession of faith, with some transferring from other…
May, 17, 2011 0
When I felt the Lord leading me to be homeless for 30 days, I tried very hard to dismiss it. As a full-time pastor, realtor, father, and husband, I looked for every reason why I should not attempt this wild idea. Being a part of a network of churches called "Synergy Network," on the Southwestern…
May, 03, 2011 0
Like so many others, my wife and I found ourselves without a current and viable estate plan in place. Although we had drawn up a pair of wills years before, it was a shock to see how out-dated and inadequate they had become. Our circumstances, finances, and interests had changed, but our wills had…
May, 03, 2011 0
What do you do for a living?
I am a chemical engineer (consultant) and small business owner operating restaurants and coffee shops.
What types of restaurants?
Chinese, a leading Philippine fast food brand, and coffee shops (Mocha Blends).
One of the Mocha Blends branches was set up in an…
Apr, 26, 2011 0
As I was reading Grace and Peace, the interview, "So Beautiful," with Leonard Sweet, caught my attention. This segment spoke to my heart: "If you were a leper, you didn't get close to anybody. You wore a sign that said you were impure. If you were a good Jew, you didn't get close to sinners, you…
Apr, 26, 2011 0
Pain plays an important part in our survival. Physical pain is effective because it forces us to stop other activities and pay attention to the reason for the pain, before it begins to seriously affect something else.
Pain is also important in the spiritual realm. There are cries of pain from…
Apr, 26, 2011 0
Connecting with friends, learning how to handle increased independence, and building relationships are some of the reasons teens date. Dating norms can vary by age, gender, culture, and country. Talk with your parents when making decisions about healthy and safe dating.
Remember: Above all else…