The New Capitalism: Health Care Sharing Ministries

Terry Morrow
1 Nov 2014
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Americans are increasingly looking for ways to realign their lives with their faith. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 72 percent of Americans believe that the influence of religion on life in the United States is declining, and they feel this is an unfortunate direction for the country. One area in which Americans are demonstrating this interest is the way they choose to cover their family’s and employees’ health care costs. The Alliance for Health Care Sharing Ministries reports that its members, Samaritan Ministries and Medi-Share, currently share more than $180 million per year among their 240,000 participants. […]

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Resolving Conflict in Your Daily Life

Terry Morrow
14 Oct 2014
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Conflict is inevitable. We experience it in our workplaces, our families and even (gasp) in our churches. When two or more gather together, conflict will surely emerge. Thankfully, the Bible says in Matthew 18:20, “When two or three gather together because they are mine, I am there among them” (NLT). God knows we will experience conflict and He is with us. What is conflict? The definition of conflict is: a. to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash: to fight or contend; do battle.(verb) b. discord of action, feeling, or effect; antagonism or opposition, […]

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Days of Awe: Understanding Jewish High Holy Days

Terry Morrow
1 Sep 2014
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Later this month many Jews will recognize the ten-day period referred to as the “Days of Awe” or “Ten Days of Repentance” starting with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and commencing with total fasting on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. In the Jewish tradition, the High Holy Days are an opportunity to consider what needs to be transformed in our lives and actively realign our priorities. It is also a good time for Christians to join our fellow Jews and reflect on our lives, the parts that we often do not want to confront and look to God […]

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Robert Amaya: Glorifying God Through Christian Films

Terry Morrow
4 Aug 2014
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God Through Christian Films

Paul makes a simple call to Christians: “whether you eat or drink, (or work, or speak) whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10: 31 NLT). It sounds simple, and at the same time, if we are honest with ourselves, it is unquestionably challenging. Serving God requires focus and commitment, but the rewards are many. In my recent interview with Robert Amaya, South Florida resident and Christian actor, he pointed to 1 Corinthians 10:31 as his guiding verse. His commitment to serving God with his gifts and the joy that emerges, as a result, […]

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Family, Choices, and the Media

Terry Morrow
2 Jul 2014
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“Life is about finding the meaning, joy and purpose in all the chaos,” declares Allyson, the main character in the movie “Mom’s Night Out.” The film is intended to be a funny, faith-based, family-friendly portrayal of four moms who are desperate for a night out, leaving their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours while they are away. “Mom’s Night Out,” according to the film’s co-producer, Andrew Erwin, is intended to “celebrate moms in all their beautiful forms.” Interestingly, though, it has stirred much criticism. While 86 percent of moviegoers who saw the film said they would recommend […]

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Choosing A Christian or Secular College

Terry Morrow
3 Jun 2014
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Research shows that students gain as much from their interactions outside the classroom as they do from their interactions inside the classroom. As a result, the decision whether to attend a Christian or secular college is an important one. While there exists a continuum on which both Christian or secular college falls upon, below are some basic differences in their perspectives and approaches. Christian universities The purpose of Christian education is to equip students to serve God and spread the Gospel. For the most part, students have grown up in a Christian home and are committed to living out Christian […]

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Finding Wisdom in Calamity

Terry Morrow
4 May 2014
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 Easter is a reminder for us all that even when darkness seems to be winning, light will prevail. When we make a big mistake or we see our leaders losing their personal battles, we are reminded that God is ever-present and bigger than our mistakes, misgivings or moral failures.  In John 16:33, after sharing with his disciples that he would soon be leaving them, Jesus said, “I have told you these things so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows, but take heart, because I have overcome the world” (NLT). […]

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The Isaiah 61 Christian

Terry Morrow
1 Apr 2014
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Are you an evangelist? Evangelism means sharing the euangélion—the gospel or the good news. When Jesus began his public ministry, he referred to the call in Isaiah 61 to preach the good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim freedom for the captives, and renew our cities. There is power within each of us who call ourselves Christ-followers to be Isaiah 61 Christians. It is up to each of us to find our calling or pathway to serve, renew, bind up, and proclaim freedom. Below is a sample of organizations and initiatives promoting compassion and service in our […]

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Celebrate Recovery in 2014

Terry Morrow
4 Feb 2014
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“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:4-5) What is Celebrate Recovery? Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps people overcome their “hurts, habits and hang-ups.” The program is based on the words of Jesus and is designed to show participants the loving power of Jesus Christ through a recovery process. Celebrate Recovery helps people address a wide variety of issues. Examples include dependency […]

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Remembering Sandy Hook

Terry Morrow
14 Jan 2014
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On Friday, December 13, 2013, the City of Sunrise held its second annual remembrance for the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting where 26 children and adults were killed in their elementary school. December 14 marked the one-year anniversary of this tragedy. Mayor Michael Ryan encouraged residents to unite and build bonds of fellowship and hope. Ryan stated, “Tonight, we are joined together in an unbreakable embrace of peace, compassion, love and hope of a better day.” He invited attendees to shake hands with their neighbor, give them a hug or deliver their own personal message. The evening was […]

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