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Celebrate Christ This Christmas

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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks by Giving to Others

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“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God” (2 Corinthians 9:11). For many Americans, this month’s Thanksgiving holiday has a different … Continue reading →

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Give With Your Heart This Fall Season

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“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7). As the chill of autumn settles in and the leaves begin to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Good Neighbor Day

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“If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right” (James 2:8). This September 28th is the annual celebration of National Good Neighbor Day.  Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana founded National … Continue reading →

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Finding Ways to Heal the Pain

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“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8). In 2001 the American Chronic Pain Association established Pain Awareness Month each September, one of the results coming out of their Pain Awareness Campaign. … Continue reading →

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.  Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up” (Romans 15: 1-2). During the summer, we tend … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Nonprofit Day

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“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16). Today, August 17, National Nonprofit Day will be celebrated around the world.  Sherita J. Herring, … Continue reading →

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The Good Samaritan- A Story of Hope

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“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself” (Luke 10:27). The month of … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Your Family

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 “Be kindly affectioned to one another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another” (Romans 12:10). Summer is a time when many people pause their daily routines to spend time with their families.  Family vacations are an annual tradition for … Continue reading →

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Promoting the Common Good

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“Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another” (Zechariah 7:9). Pope John Paul II stated, “We are all really responsible for all.”  Every individual in God’s human family has a certain responsibility to cooperate in unity.  As members … Continue reading →

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