Be the Gospel You Wish To See

Terry Morrow
2 Dec 2013
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Christmas is the season for receiving presents, waiting for Santa Claus, singing carols, and decorating your home. Right? For a growing number of Americans, these are “the reasons for the season.” In a recent book by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons entitled Unchristian, the authors share stunning statistics from their recent research on the perceptions of non-Chrisitians. They call these individuals “outsiders” – those viewing the faith from beyond the church walls. This group includes agnostics, atheists, those who identify with another faith other than Christianity (such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Mormonism, and others), and other unchurched adults who are […]

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Operation Christmas Child: God’s Gift to You

Terry Morrow
7 Nov 2013
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This Christmas will you and your family accept the gift God is waiting to provide? Unlike the commercialized Christmas gifts our world tells us are expected, the gift God is hoping to give you does not need batteries. It will not expire, and it won’t deplete your bank account. Actually, it will fill your account – the one that matters most. “What is this gift,” you ask? It is the gift of unconditional love, of hope, of generosity, of selflessness…given to your sister or brother living in a developing country. When God invites us to step forward, he creates the […]

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Commit to Get Fit

Terry Morrow
2 Oct 2013
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As the holiday season approaches, it is time to get off the couch and set a fitness goal. One way to motivate yourself to get fit is to select a fun event and train for it. Better yet, invite a friend or family member to do it with you. If you really want to get serious, go online and pay for the event ahead of time. Below are some upcoming local events. Most raise money for an important cause. These are great opportunities to serve others while increasing your fitness level and staying healthy. More information on each of these […]

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How to Go from Couch to Finishline

Terry Morrow
13 Sep 2013
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According to a recent study by the World Health Organization, 5.3 million people die each year as a result of illnesses tied to lack of physical activity including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, breast cancer and colon cancer. Now is the perfect opportunity to get moving in order to proactively prevent these illnesses, as well as possibly prevent premature death. Follow these simple steps to a get started on a journey to a whole new you! Identify what motivates you You were created to glorify God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of […]

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21st Century Peacemakers

Terry Morrow
4 Aug 2013
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  “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9). Every day, most of us are bombarded with new opportunities to take care of widows and orphans (James 1:27), feed the hungry (Isaiah 58:10), care for the poor (Psalm 82:3, Proverbs 14:31, Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 22:9, Proverbs 28:27, Matthew 25:34-46, James 2:14) , defend the oppressed (Psalm 10:18, Psalm 146:7, Psalm 103:6, Psalm 9:9), and reach beyond stereotypes and divisions (Luke 10:25-37). Although it is important to be aware of what is happening around us and of opportunities to serve, it […]

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