Normalcy is no longer the norm! The world we once knew is being replaced with one that is angrier, more cynical, and partisan. People (both …
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Stitched with Love
Creativity manifests itself in many ways, gifted to us by our Maker. Typically, we think of painting, film production, poetry, photography, and songwriting as the …
Read More »Backpacks for Christ
When you think about the needs of your community, does anything pop into your mind? We’re talking about needs that your church can respond to. …
Read More »Working Together
It had been a long week: 30 miles of backpacking and camping and 20 miles of canoeing and portaging between lakes. Everyone was exhausted. The …
Read More »Church After COVID
Since March of 2020, we have all been inundated with phrases like, “These are unprecedented times,” or “Out of an abundance of caution,” or “Sir, …
Read More »Evangelism Today
A friend of mine once pastored a dying church that was passionate about literature distribution, satellite evangelism, prayer, and health seminars. The only problem is …
Read More »Get Out There!
This article was published several years ago in the “Columbia Union Visitor.” Even though it is dated, we like some of the ideas and believe …
Read More »A Community Focused Church
Is your church community focused? I mean, really? Sometimes we throw this phrase out as if we were serious about helping our neighbors. But a …
Read More »Backyard Missions
Every church has a “backyard” filled with mission opportunities. Presently, the Calimesa Church is busy turning one of their backyard needs into opportunities to serve. …
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