July 2007

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God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions, Rick Warren (Zondervan, 2006)

In this book Pastor Rick takes you to the Bible for answers to 12 of life’s toughest questions. Drawing from the examples of different biblical characters who faced the same issues, Pastor Rick offers concise, practical insights you can understand and...

Published Mon, Jul 30 2007 7:48 PM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- Dan Spencer

"On cable TV they have a weather channel – 24 hours of weather. We had something like that where I grew up. We called it a window." Dan Spencer

Published Mon, Jul 30 2007 6:42 PM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- Daniel Moynihan, former U.S. senator

"All of us are entitled to our own opinions, but not our own facts." Daniel Moynihan, former U.S. senator

Published Mon, Jul 30 2007 6:08 PM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- St. Jerome

“When the stomach is full, it is easy to talk of fasting” St. Jerome

Published Mon, Jul 30 2007 5:52 PM by MTBEditor

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Building an effective marriage ministry

I believe men’s and women’s ministries are vital to helping people grow due to the level of accountability they can generate, but we are missing a huge piece of the puzzle if we fail to do anything to help couples see their marriage as part of their spiritual...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2007 9:32 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Perspectives, Building an effective marriage ministry
Dealing with envy (part 2)

We don’t avoid jealousy by waiting for it to come and then trying to escape. We avoid jealousy by getting ready before it strikes!” Mary Southerland Plant hedges of protection We all know what it is like to be green with envy. We all struggle with jealousy...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2007 9:32 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Library, Dealing with envy (part 2)
Is your church sending mixed messages?

Because you don't know how – or when – someone will want information on your church, you can't afford to let any one message touch-point miss the mark and hinder the ministries of your church.” Woody Murray NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--As you sit at...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2007 9:31 PM by MTBEditor

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Working with Christians of other denominations

As with all of life’s gatherings – not just with the religious – meeting people from outside your circle and hearing their stories is frequently a great learning experience.” Joe McKeever , director of missions of the Baptist Association of Greater New...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2007 9:30 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Library, Working with Christians of other denominations
God's power through fasting available to all

Prayer and fasting have been a gateway through which God has done many marvelous and wonderful things in my life, my family's lives, and my ministry." Ronnie Floyd, pastor of First Baptist Church , Springdale, Ark. SPRINGDALE, Ark. (BP)--I was...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2007 9:29 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Library, Gods power through fasting available to all
You can fast from more than just food

Christian fasting is the voluntary denial of something for a specific time, for a spiritual purpose, by an individual, family, community, or nation.” Lynne M. Baab , author of Fasting: Spiritual Freedom Beyond our Appetites Christians today are rediscovering...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2007 9:29 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Library, You can fast from more than just food
Tips for those considering a fast

When we rush to the hospital because a loved one has an accident, we do not consider pulling into McDonalds for a hamburger because it is lunch time. No! The emergency pushes the thought of food out of our minds.” Elmer L. Towns, author of Fasting for...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2007 9:28 PM by MTBEditor

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Prayer yields success in Texas Celebrate Recovery ministry

This is a church that’s been very willing to be open and transparent. I know that environment has been very fertile for us.” Charlie Turnbo TEMPLE, Texas (PD) — When the Celebrate Recovery at Temple Bible Church in Temple, Texas, was just forming in late...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2007 9:27 PM by MTBEditor

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Issue #321:
Seven principles for every project

Pastor, you need to be able to mobilize people on a common task effectively and efficiently. Here are seven important principles for project management from the book of Nehemiah.

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Published Wed, Jul 25 2007 12:00 AM by MTBEditor

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Step By Step - Transitioning Your Sunday School To Small Groups, Hal Mayer

Flamingo Road Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., successfully transitioned from a traditional church to one that is purpose-driven. Hal Mayer explains how the very traditional Sunday school-oriented church experienced explosive growth when it changed from...

Published Tue, Jul 24 2007 1:24 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Book Look
Bible Bytes -- 7/24/2007

"Your baptism in Christ was not just washing you up for a fresh start. It also involved dressing you in an adult faith wardrobe – Christ's life, the fulfillment of God's original promise." Gal. 3:27 MSG

Published Tue, Jul 24 2007 1:08 PM by MTBEditor

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