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Pastors today are faced with more work, more problems, and more stress than any other time in the history of the church. This is taking a frightening toll on the ministry, shown by the statistics below: Pastors: · Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout…

I will never forget Ted Stone

MENTORING Discipleship needs the kind patterning that can only happen in healthy and authentic Christian relationships. Jim Wilder wisely observes, “Who we love has far more impact on character than what we believe.” — Jim Wilson and Jon R. Pennington --Jim Wilder, Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and…

In Spiderman: Homecoming, Peter Parker (aka Spider-man), worked with his mentor Tony Stark and the Avengers. Parker’s wanted to join the Avengers, but because Parker was still in High School, Stark believed that he was too young. Eventually, Stark gave Parker the opportunity to join the Avengers. However,…

Twenty-five years ago, a jury convicted Howard Dudley of molesting his daughter and sentenced him to life in prison. Today he is a free man. After his daughter retracted her story, a judge overturned his conviction. Dudley credits his faith for sustaining him through a life of loss. He said, “There were…

A mission in Mississippi helps people who have seen better days by teaching them to work on motorcycles owned by people who have also fallen on hard times. The Mission at the Cross houses 25 men at a time. Daily activities include mentoring and other programs to build character and develop new skills.…

# Philippians 1:9-11 ## Opening — Paul’s Prayer This morning we conclude our look at the opening section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. In verses 1–2, we have the opening salutation which identifies the author, Paul, and with him Timothy—The young man he has mentored. It also identifies the recipients—all…

Lilly Endowment Inc. has announced that they will give nearly $4 million in grants to campus ministry organization working with students at 49 public universities. The initiative is designed to encourage campus ministries to create programs and strengthen existed programs to help students make connections…

In the Disney animated movie Kung Fu Panda, Po is a struggling young panda working in his family’s noodle shop. Through a series of events, he receives the chance of a lifetime, his dream, to train with the Kung Fu masters. Under the leadership of Master OOgway, who is a mature, old turtle, Po begins…

When a tutor and mentor at a Houston area school found out that some of the children there were eating cold sandwiches for lunch because of overdue bills, he decided to do something about it. Kenny Thompson paid $465 out of his own pocket to ensure all the children had hot meals. He says he didn’t realize…

By Michael Martinez, CNN updated 11:18 AM EST, Thu January 17, 2013 | CNN.com | Lance Armstrong: A champion at cheating? Cheating scandals are commonplace -- from athletes to investors to teachers. Brooke Baldwin looks at the psychology of "Why We Cheat" at 3 p.m. ET Thursday. (CNN) -- Why cheat? The…

Getting married can be stressful enough, not to mention the added worries over how to pay for everything. Staying on a budget can put a couple on the edge on what should be one of the happiest moments of their lives. A church in the Toledo Ohio area plans to help relate financial concerns for newlyweds…

God’s hands that form us are skilled hands: He knows exactly how to sculpt us into Christ’s image… In biblical times, most potters learned their craft from their fathers. In cities like Jerusalem, there was even a section of shops known as the Potters’ District. Families kept studios there, and the craft…

NEW YORK — A famed strongman who once lifted 3,200 pounds at Coney Island during its heyday and was still bending quarters with his fingers at age 104 died Monday after he was hit by a minivan. Joe Rollino was struck as he crossed a major street in Brooklyn, and suffered a broken pelvis, head trauma…

MENTORS In their book, "A is for Abductive", Sweet & McClaren write, "The duties of a spiritual coach are to bring out the best in a player. Coaches cannot play the game for their people, but they can teach, correct, discipline, motivate, mentor, inspire and praise their players to spiritual greatness.…

Florida Woman Says Former Church Plans to Make Her Sins Public Thursday , December 18, 2008 By Diane Macedo ADVERTISEMENT A 49-year-old Florida woman says her former church is threatening to reveal her sins to its congregation after learning that she is in a "sexually immoral relationship." Rebecca Hancock…

SEDONA, Ariz. — James Arthur Ray led a group of more than 50 followers into a cramped, sauna-like sweat lodge in Arizona last week by convincing them that his words would lead them to spiritual and financial wealth. The mantra has made him a millionaire. People routinely pack Ray's seminars and follow…

Many times it is the small thoughts of kindness that give someone the biggest boost of perseverance. Douglas Maurer, 15, of Creve Coeur, Missouri, had been feeling bad for several days. His temperature was ranging between 103 and 105 degrees, and he was suffering from severe flu-like symptoms. Finally,…

In the September/October 2007 issue of Today's Christian, Shirley Shaw tells the story of how the sacrifices of a successful cabinet maker named Terry Lane continue to change a drug-riddled neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida. My business had prospered to the point my 40-man staff needed more space…

For many leaders, entrepreneurs, and successful businesspeople, the dark side has provided the fuel for achievement necessary to set them apart. Though often it can be a painful and debilitating force in our lives, our dark side can also serve as a silent internal mentor, tirelessly coaching ust to triumph…

Consumers demand options, but this poses a problem. Formation into the likeness of Christ is not accomplished by always getting what we want. In ages past, choice was not heralded as a Christian’s right. In fact, relinquishing our choices by submitting to a spiritual mentor or community was prerequisite…

Unless we know the difference between flowers and weeds, we are not fit to take care of a garden. It is not enough to have truth planted in our minds. We must learn and labor to keep the ground clear of thorns and briars, follies and perversities, which have a wicked propensity to choke the word of life.…

Michael was the third of four children born to a Marine father.[1] Afflicted with asthma as a child, Monsoor strengthened his lungs by racing his siblings in the family's swimming pool. Monsoor attended Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove, California. He played tight-end on the school's football…

People don’t walk away from a job; they walk away from a manager. The best way to build loyalty is by making an effort to know people at a personal level. Find common interests and build bridges into their world. Understand what makes them tick. Reward their successes. Appreciate each person in a way…

Unless we know the difference between flowers and weeds, we are not fit to take care of a garden. It is not enough to have truth planted in our minds. We must learn and labor to keep the ground clear of thorns and briars, follies and perversities, which have a wicked propensity to choke the word of life.…