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The Modern Day Great Commission

Bob Woods
5 Nov 2013
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We are told that we are on a mission from God, in the words of Jesus to his disciples, the very last words he spoke to them after more than three years of ministry with them on earth. People’s last words are usually given a degree of importance. As recorded in Acts 1:8, Jesus said, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” What does this mean to us almost two […]

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The Art of Appreciation

Patricia Hartman
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This is the month we celebrate Thanksgiving, the holiday dedicated to thanking God for our bounty of blessings. On this day, we may also be mindful to thank others in our lives. But what about the other 364 days? Are they days of appreciation or criticism? What’s your score? With your closest relatives/friends in mind, answer the following questions for each: When was the last time you spoke an appreciation to them? When was the last time you criticized them? What is your appreciation versus criticism ratio for them? Did you find that you are the most critical of those […]

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Seven Habits of Effective Prayer

Jeremy McKeen
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Prayer is extremely important. But you probably already knew that. Most people don’t need to be convinced that prayer is one of the most important practices in a believer’s life. But what seems to elude a lot of people is the “how” of prayer. How do you maintain a healthy prayer life? How do you pray with any sense of satisfaction or effectiveness? Prayer is important, but prayer is hard. It can look like prayer comes easy for some people, but it doesn’t. Not right away anyway. An effective prayer life is developed over time through a series of habits […]

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The Untold Spiritual Story of Homelessness

Edwin Copeland
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Christians are called to be a changed and transformed people, bringing change and transformation to their lives, their neighbors and their communities. However, there exists within this beautiful, yet broken body we call the Church a subtle chasm that hinders its mission and wounds its people – guilt and shame. From its inception, the church as represented by the people of Israel, has always had prophets – voices in the wilderness calling God’s people back to the realities of their calling to be a demonstration community. Their words often provided encouragement, presented challenges, stirred emotion, and inspired change. It is […]

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Tips for Everyday Evangelism

Bob Woods
1 Oct 2013
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The idea of stepping out in faith to engage in one-on-one personal evangelism can be daunting. Often, we are afraid of rejection, worried about achieving results, or we don’t want to feel as if we are imposing our beliefs on others. But if what we believe is true, we have the light and the truth to share with a lost and dying world. Here are some practical tips and key concepts to remember. Remember what interests people Most people love to talk about themselves, their families and their own personal interests. This can be a natural way to start a […]

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The Peace of God

Jeremy McKeen
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Is experiencing peace really possible in the real world? How do you have peace when you continually hear about the terrible things in the news, never mind the various emotional pressures of everyday life? It’s just so easy to get frustrated and agitated about a situation, worried about a problem, or anxious about the future. Is the peace you read about in the Bible or see in certain people actually possible? That’s the question. Because it’s not enough to just rest in peace when you die; you want to practically experience peace while you live. So how do you pursue […]

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Open Arms in Delray

Sasha Richardson
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In 2007, the city of Delray Beach received the dubious honor of being named the drug recovery capital of the world. While city officials have done all they can to shed the name and the stigma associated with it, a local church plant has fully embraced this part of Delray that many would prefer to ignore. The Avenue Church (TAC) serves the Delray Beach recovery community through their Celebrate Recovery and Redemption ministries, as well as their welcoming outdoor church services. Redemptive relationships Head Pastor Casey Cleveland and Mission Pastor John O’Brien have a heart to serve people with addictions. […]

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When Private Becomes Public

Robin Revier
10 Sep 2013
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Bill Clinton, Arnold Schwarzenneger, Michael Vick, O.J. Simpson, Dan Marino, Riley Cooper. What do all of these men have in common? They are famous men in their own right, all with stories of both success and failure. What sets their lives apart from yours and mine is that their failures became public and ours, in most cases, remain tucked away in the privacy of our own hearts. That small difference is a game changer. Lives that get turned upside down as a result of poor judgment have served America with some of the finest entertainment available. Sad isn’t it? But […]

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9 Principles for Young Professionals

Rick Deal
4 Sep 2013
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It’s a tough and competitive world out there, and with unemployment statistics as they are, many of us in our 20s are happy to take work where we can find it. Others are already working in their desired fields but, in either case, we are all trying to move forward and build our futures as we go. With that in mind, here are a number of principles for young professionals that will help you grow and serve you well in any industry. Time management Many people have an idea that staying later than everyone else in the office will prove […]

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Why Sponsor a Child?

Bob Woods
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As we go about our day-to-day lives, working, raising children, shopping, and involved in community and church activities, we see the appeals for child sponsorship, sometimes on our television screens, or in our church bulletins. We see a needy child with wide, empty eyes, without his or her basic needs being met; without love and without hope. What can be done about it? The need is apparently so great and the resources few. The questions come to mind: isn’t the United Nations or another secular or government agency better equipped to help? What can a middle-class family, couple or single […]

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