June 2005

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Voices of the Faithful, Beth Moore and friends (Integrity Publishers, 2005)

This 365-day devotional from Beth Moore features true stories of courage, inspiration, and God's faithfulness, written by hundreds of missionaries serving on the field, who for the love of Jesus chose obedience over convenience. http://www.amazon...

Published Thu, Jun 30 2005 1:48 PM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- www.TheOoze.com

"Yes, we truly believe there is such a thing as truth and truth matters -- if we did not believe this, we would have no good reason to write or speak; no, we are not moral or epistemological relativists any more than anyone or any community is who...

Published Thu, Jun 30 2005 12:07 PM by MTBEditor

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Bible Bytes -- 6/30/2005

"Yes, dear friends, we are already God's children, and we can't even imagine what we will be like when Christ returns. But we do know that when he comes we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is." 1 John 3:2 NLT

Published Thu, Jun 30 2005 9:56 AM by MTBEditor

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The games do count: Forging character in adversity

Great parents are invaluable and super teachers and pastors can impact a kid for life, but playing sports can shape the character of a young man or women like nothing else. There is something life shaping about striving to be the best -- even if you aren't...

Published Thu, Jun 30 2005 9:24 AM by MTBEditor

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Hey, are you the pastor's wife?

Pastor's Wife - n. the first and last name of the person married to the senior pastor. Awhile back, I went shopping with a friend. This person is not just any friend, but one of my closest and dearest. While looking at shoes in Macy's, my friend...

Published Thu, Jun 30 2005 9:20 AM by MTBEditor

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'Outcasts and refugees' now help tsunami victims

While the rest of the world has moved on to other news, people in Indonesia are still suffering. You can help! SURABAYA, Indonesia (PD) -- More than 15 years ago, God led Hana Ananda and some fellow Christians to begin Pondok Kasih, a ministry that...

Published Thu, Jun 30 2005 9:12 AM by MTBEditor

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Retirement: the freedom to grab life with gusto

The Bible offers no specific warrant for retirement as we know it. From Genesis on, God calls mankind to work. Through our toil we are to steward creation, to enter into human fellowship and interdependence, to create community, and to serve others. How...

Published Thu, Jun 30 2005 9:03 AM by MTBEditor

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Treasure Principle Workshop in a Box, Crown Financial Ministries

This six-week plug and play video series teaches the joy of giving through the life-changing principle of sowing into God's work on earth. Offered in both VHS and DVD formats, no special leader training is required. The material can be used as an...

Published Thu, Jun 30 2005 7:21 AM by MTBEditor

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Confessions of a Caffeinated Christian, John Fischer (Saltriver, 2005)

In this often-humorous collection of personal stories, Purpose Driven's own John Fischer relates his sometimes bumbling attempts to follow Jesus and live an authentic life of faith. Confessions of a Caffeinated Christian challenges Christians to move...

Published Wed, Jun 29 2005 1:34 PM by MTBEditor

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Sandpaper people: Be accepting

"Love one another as I have loved you." (John 15:12, NKJV) Sandpaper People is a fresh approach to dealing with difficult people. Working from a toolbox full of anecdotes and humor, Mary Southerland presents action principles for relating to...

Published Wed, Jun 29 2005 10:56 AM by MTBEditor

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Issue #213:
When you're looking for God's financial provision

God doesn't promise to give us everything we want, but he does promise to give us what we need ... "according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." That is an amazing, incredible, and all-encompassing promise! So why is it that so many believers have financial needs? With every promise, there is a premise. God has promised to meet all your financial needs ... if you meet certain conditions.
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Published Wed, Jun 29 2005 12:00 AM by MTBEditor

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Living Well in Retirement, Cynthia Yates (Harvest House, 2005)

Retirement brings unparalleled opportunities for exploring your world and having a lasting impact. Award-winning humor columnist Cynthia Yates considers our Christian calling to family, community, and world as we assess what it means to 'live well...

Published Tue, Jun 28 2005 2:28 PM by MTBEditor

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Extend purpose to passion, Kay Warren tells ministers' wives

Passion and purpose Bible teacher, author and pastor’s wife Kay Warren of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., challenges ministers' wives attending the 50th annual Ministers' Wives Conference during the Southern Baptist Convention to live...

Published Tue, Jun 28 2005 9:44 AM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- The Report on Infantile Development in Same-Sex Couples, Spanish Forum for the Family

A recent study conducted by a coalition of pro-family groups in Spain found that children raised by homosexual couples report a significant increase in low self-esteem, stress, confusion regarding sexual identity, an increase in mental illness, drug use...

Published Mon, Jun 27 2005 2:34 PM by MTBEditor

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Imagine! A God-Blessed America, Richard Land (Broadman & Holman, 2005)

As Americans divert their attention from daily life to celebrate their July 4 Independence Day, Richard Land offers a hopeful vision of real change in the United States -- if revival among Christians reaches a divine tipping point of blessing. http:/...

Published Mon, Jun 27 2005 11:54 AM by MTBEditor

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