A Time for Life
Image generated via AI. Today, April and her Filipina Bible study group are surprising one of their members. It is her 45th birthday. They have gathered at our house until everyone is here, and the…
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The Gift of... Accounting?
While studying the topic of spiritual gifts this week, I stumbled upon a curious path and thought I would share my findings.Probably, when you think of spiritual gifts, accounting is not the first one that jumps to mind. I promise you that no one gets into ministry because they have a burning passion for budgets and spreadsheets. Still, as I said in a lecture to some college ministry students a few years ago at Oklahoma Christian University, "You can’t do any more ministry than you can afford, s
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What Is Your Responsibility in Sanctification?
God does the work of making us holy—but He also calls us to actively pursue holiness. Discover what it looks like to live faithfully “in the gap” between salvation and glory.
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Need a Boost to Start or Finish a Project? - Today Can Be Different
How much could you accomplish in five, fifteen, thirty or sixty minutes? Try it right after you finish reading this post. Set a timer and see how this simple practice can transform your day. Then leave a comment on this post to share your experience.
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Shirley Brosius
A former teacher and director of Christian education, Shirley Brosius is the author of Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories about Women Who Made a Difference and coauthor of Turning Guilt Trips into Joy Rides. She and her husband Bill enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles and watching “Jeopardy.” They have two married sons, five young-adult grandchildren and a daughter waiting in heaven. Shirley has memorized extensive passages of scripture including two books of the Bible: Philippians and Ruth. She is a member of Friends of the Heart, a speaking ministry that shares God’s love through messages and skits throughout the Eastern United States, although she no longer travels with the group.