Infidels
2007 Violence and Intimidation Against Christians(WORLD Magazine, October 20, 2007) About 2 percent of Pakistan’s 147 million people are Christians. Most live in Punjab Province. June 17: About 40 Muslim men armed with guns, axes and wooden sticks attack a Salvation Army Church north of Faisaiabad for holding an evangelistic meeting, injuring seven. A month later, the
Veteran’s Day
(This will be a valuable resource as we approach Veteran’s Day next month.) Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1) How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why? 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign
Blogging Tips
(REV! Magazine, Sept/Oct 2006)by Helen T. Goody 1) Keep it simple.2) Keep it fresh.3) Keep your audience in mind.4) Publicize your blog. Who’s Blogging?The Pew Internet and American Life project has created the following profile on bloggers: 48% Younger than age 3082% Six years or more online42% Household earnings above $50,00039% College or graduate degrees
Truths About Difficult People
by Bob Sheffield 1) Everybody has one. 2) Everybody becomes one to someone. 3) We cannot change them, but we can learn to relate. 4) We will not get along equally withe everyone. 5) We should not expect everyone to agree with, like or love us all the time. 6) We must manage our expectation
Teens and Heaven
(from LifeWay Research, September/October 2007) Teenagers’ Views on Eternity69% I believe heaven exists53% I will go to heaven because I believe Jesus Christ died for my sins27% I will go to heaven because I am kind to others26% I will go to heaven because I am religious12% I don’t know if I will go to heaven05%
Biblical Responses to Difficult People
by Joe Sherrer 1) Realize you cannot please everybody (John 5:31). 2) Refuse to play their game (Matthew 22:18). 3) Never retaliate (Matthew 5:38-39). 4) Pray for them (Matthew 5:44-45). 5) Control your temper (2 Corinthians 5:16-19). 6) Be quick to forgive and even quicker to ask for forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15). 7) Remember everything has
Instant Messaging Safety Rules for Your Child
(adapted from an article by Kristine Kruczek Mains, permission of B&H Publishing Group) 1) No IMing until homework is done.2) Try to get in the habit of asking yourself on a regular basis: “Would what I am typing bring glory and honor to God? Would it make Him smile?”3) If you have a profile, would
Does Your Church Have Water Fountains?
An amazing thing happened a couple weeks ago. It was the opening day of the University of Central Florida’s new football stadium. This new $55 million dollar facility is a beauty. It has seats for over 43,000 screaming football fans, and on this day, every seat was filled. But something wasn’t right at the first
Humorous T-Shirt Slogans
“Upon the Advice of My Attorney, My Shirt Bears No Message at This Time” “Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up” “Procrastinate Now” “That’s it! I’m Calling Grandma!” (seen on an 8-year-old’s shirt) “If a Woman’s Place Is in the Home, Why Am I Always in This
10 Things You Never Hear in Church
1. “Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew!” 2. “I was so enthralled, I never even noticed your sermon went 25 minutesover time.” 3. “Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf.” 4. “I’ve decided to give our church the $500 a month I’ve been sending to TVEvangelists.” 5. “I’ll volunteer
Politics in the Pulpit
In the past five years, pastors have… 63% Included in a sermon biblical principles that guide voting decisions (without specific endorsements)50% Through the church offered non-partisan voting guides to its people47% Communicated support for a particular candidate outside the pulpit41% Have not communicated political views in the pulpit36% Communicated support for a political party outside
Email Forwards
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ALWAYS GETTING FORWARDS FROM FRIENDS… Have you ever wondered why your friends keep forwarding jokes without writing a word? When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do? You forward jokes. When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes. When you have something