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The truth is I really don't see much tinsel any more.
As you know, every world area that celebrates Christmas has its own way of doing so. When I was a boy growing up in the U.S., it was common to haul a fresh evergreen tree into the home and decorate it with lights, ornaments, and long, thin…
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Q. It seems that various sports and sport practices are taking over family schedules on Sundays. How do churches help families and youth stay connected and set priorities?
This is a genuine dilemma. Playing sports offers a valuable contribution to children's development in physical, social, and…
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Football coaches hand out game balls to players who make a significant contribution to that week's game. Around the church we don't have that kind of weekly 'distinguished service' award, but we should. Some people in the church shape the climate of the congregation in a positive way, making the…
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Paul Skiles has filled a myriad of roles in the Church of the Nazarene'from executive secretary of Nazarene Young People's Society to director of the Communications Division. Musician, speaker, sports lover, and man of faith are words that describe Paul Skiles.
Q. What was the best part of…
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Bob Broadbooks pastored for 20 years in Kansas, Colorado, and Florida. He went on to serve as superintendent of the Alabama North District and is currently superintendent of the Tennessee District for the Church of the Nazarene.
Q. Where are you most comfortable?
A. With my family.
Q. Who is…
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Eric Hoffer, known as the longshoreman philosopher, once said, "In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."
Clearly, this Centennial year has been marked by significant changes that will leave…
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A Nazarene pastor shared how his teenage daughters received frequent chastising from a woman in their church. Her mission? Censoring the dress of the pastors' kids! The holier-than-thou actions and hurtful remarks led to the sisters avoiding the woman whenever possible. In an effort to be "…
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Nine years ago, on my first Sunday at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, I was excited as I surveyed the "crowd" of 20 people attending that service. Except for my family of four, everyone was older than 55. Much has changed in these ensuing years. Our congregation's growth didn't happen overnight,…
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Reading Jon Johnston's article set my mind to thinking about other persons who met great challenges and did not fold when the going got rough or the work grew dangerous. There was Nehemiah who might have ceased and desisted in his wall-building if he had listened to the threats hurled at him by his…
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The story of the work of the Church of the Nazarene among Armenians begins with the Armenian genocide. Between 1895 and 1915 an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were massacred in Turkey with hundreds of thousands fleeing for their lives. Many of those who fled found new homes in Syria, Lebanon, and…