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Awakening the forces of change. Sounds innocuous doesn't it? Judging by the responses we received to Lee Woolery's article in the May/June issue of Holiness Today, this awakening may not be without incident or impact.
None can doubt that the winds of change are blowing across congregational…
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Have you ever heard a fellow Christian speak of receiving a rhema? Rhema is Greek for “word” or “utterance,” like an epiphany or spark of inspiration, from God’s word. This terminology may not be as popular today as it used to be, but the concept is very important. I am very thankful for the rhemas…
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We stared in disbelief as the doctor spoke. After just one week of severe headaches, a CAT scan revealed that my presumably healthy husband, Tom, had a malignant brain tumor with a prognosis of only three months to five years of life left.
While I knew that Christ has the power to heal, I also…
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When women gather, they create a unique dynamic that enhances the overall impact of local church ministry. We can harness that power by meeting their complex needs. Then we can release these women for effective ministry. Ministry to and through 21st century women must be fresh, relevant, and…
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Trendwatchers and authors Reggie McNeal and George Barna have written recently of the impending challenge facing the Christian Church. Both are pessimistic about the Church's ability to survive without incorporating systemic change as soon as possible. Barna's book, Revolution, and McNeal's work,…
Dec, 01, 2009 0
Act One of "Living Cross" neared its conclusion. The set was covered with period-costumed actors straining to touch "Jesus" as He passed their way. I noticed one of the outstretched hands belonged to a lone Asian cast member.
During intermission, I learned that "Berry" was a 16-year-old Chinese…
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In my first year of being a district licensed minister, I served as part-time youth pastor. Before one Wednesday night service, I was talking with parents while several children were running around playing hide and seek in the foyer of the church.
Eventually, I noticed a little boy in the corner.…
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Media in the Church of the Nazarene took root during an era in the church when you could make movies, but you couldn't go to one. At the time, stained glass windows were okay in a sanctuary, but a projected image wasn't. Television was beginning to enter homes, and Marshall McLuhan, who some say…
Dec, 01, 2009 0
Uncharacteristically blue eyes sparkle in a traditionally beautiful Bulgarian face. Charming femininity and an easy smile disguise the inner strength of this woman determined to plant seeds for the future in rocky terrain.
Maya Pencheva directs a school several kilometers outside of Sofia in…
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Q: If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why?
A: Abraham Lincoln - to talk about faith in the face of adversity and priorities in the face of demands.
Q: What habit would you like to change?
A: Staying up late at night answering email!
Q: What do you do to relax?
A:…