Avoiding eGossip

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This post explores the problem of eGossip, or forwarding false information to others with services like Email and Facebook, and suggests a resource for confirming information before pressing “send.”


Veterans Day Worship Planning

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I know this is too late to help anyone this year, but it’s not too early to gather resources for next year :) . The GBOD website has a page about Veteran’s Day in Worship. It is complete with the history of Veteran’s Day, suggested hymns, liturgy, and the following suggestions:


Good Words

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Encouragers offer good words to others and eases their anxiety. I am thankful for encourages in an anxious time! (Proverbs 12:25)


Thankful for Dedicated Leaders

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What if we called a meeting of leaders in our church and we walked in to find an empty meeting room? Without people serving in leadership, our churches would not be able to organize effectively for ministry. This was exactly what Isaiah predicted for Jerusalem and Judah in my Bible reading today. Isaiah proclaimed that [...]


Confession and Grace

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My nephew recently went for his first confession to a priest. This was a big deal. After spending a few minutes with the priest, he came out and met his religious education teacher. This is the conversation as recorded by my sister: Teacher:  “Do your penance and then you can enjoy some refreshments.” Nate:  “Penance? [...]