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Are you a lukewarm Christian?

Cory Nickols
1 Feb 2011
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Most Christians have heard the term “lukewarm Christian” and understand its negative connotation. In fact, a lukewarm Christian can have an interest in God, such as going to church or reading the Bible and may look spiritual outwardly, but he does not allow God to have full access to every area of his life. In many instances, Christians are blind and indifferent to God and His ways. The Bible says, “But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I […]

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Not the same thing in 2011

Anitra Parmele
14 Jan 2011
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How often have I heard it, read it on a plaque, or even repeated it myself? Jesus is the same yesterday and today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). This verse has provided me the framework for the transition from one year to the next. Jesus is the same yesterday…. What is the common saying? Hindsight is twenty-twenty? First on my agenda for the New Year is to take an objective look at the past year. Looking back on 2010, my experiences form a mountain range as I review both the terrifying valleys and staggering peaks of the past twelve months. From […]

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That’s Not Fair!

The Good News
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 “That’s not fair!” It is the most disconcerting phrase heard in our house throughout the year, the greatest source of contention and offense, and the greatest challenge of my parenting to date. With four children, I have been faced with the daily responsibility of acting as judge and jury, to hear cases, to settle disputes, and to determine fairness.  When my feeble attempts to establish justice fail, I throw my hands up in the air and cry out to God for help and sanity.  “Life’s not fair” has been my consistent reply, but never satisfies the endless pursuit for fairness […]

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Five reasons to set God-given goals

Rob West
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If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time. If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there. These are more than trite phrases; they contain a great truth. Picture in your mind a runner getting set to compete against other runners in a 100-yard dash. As the gun sounds, all the runners but one sprint toward the tape. The one runner looks around to see where the finish line is before he leaves the starting blocks. By the time he sees the tape, the race is over. You’ll never see that happen. No runner […]

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In the beginning

Dr. Tommy Boland
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There is nothing like new beginnings.  A new job.  A new address.  A new friendship.  A new possibility.  A new opportunity.  A new vision.  A new goal.  A new year.  And that is exactly where this month’s message finds each one of us: Standing at the threshold of yet another new year.  An old year has run its course and a brand new year is calling us forward.  Are you ready to make this year your best year ever? For far too many, disappointments from the past year carry over into the new year, casting a shadow over all that […]

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Do You Have Big Mouth Syndrome

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
13 Jan 2011
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  Yep! I did it; I’m guilty. I opened my mouth only to watch little arrows fly through my lips and hit someone square between the eyes. Ouch! That hurts! This is what I like to call the “me and my big mouth” syndrome. Not only did I just hurt someone’s feelings, the Holy Spirit is now convicting me of my transgression. My heart sinks in my chest, my knees get weak and I feel low….really low. What have I done? What is wrong with me? Why can’t I control myself? This is a sad state to be in – […]

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In Profile: Jerry Fadgen Plantation City Counsel President

Scott Spages
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Plantation City Council President: Jerry Fadgen Biographical information: Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA Years in Florida: 31 years House of worship: St. Gregory Catholic Church Family: Married to Kathleen Ann since 1970, 40 years last May. Two grown sons, both Eagle Scouts, a C.P.A. and Software Engineer, respectively. Prior Occupation: Certified Public Accountant   Family/human interest:   Q: Where did you grow-up and what was it like? I was the 5th of 6 children; Dad died when I was  5 & my mother died when I was 8. I lived in 3 orphanages & 4 foster homes over the next 10 years, […]

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Turn your family time back on!

Bob Barnes
12 Jan 2011
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Recently, while waiting for a traffic light to turn green, I glanced over at the car next to me and noticed an incredibly sad scene. A mom was driving with three kids. It had the potential to be a great family outing, except for one thing. Each person in the van was engaged in his or her own electronic activity, except the youngest, who was glued to something on the ceiling. Only after the light turned green did I see that he too was into his own electronics; He was focused on his own DVD screen. Mom on her phone; […]

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Starting off 2011 with forgiveness

Blackstone Grif
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Ah … 2011! Here we go again into another new year. When I think of all I have done and learned in 2010, I am excited to think of what an amazing opportunity I have before me to do it all bigger and better next year. Hopefully this time with more wisdom, grace, forgiveness, and understanding of who God is and how broken I am in my own strength. Last year I felt like I had a jet pack strapped to my back every day.  Looking forward, I hope this pack comes off and my life slows down so that […]

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Karl Mecklenburg – All pro advice for families

Carl Foster
14 Dec 2010
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A former Denver Broncos captain and All-Pro, Karl Mecklenburg rose from being a college walk-on and 12th round NFL draft pick to a pro career that included six Pro Bowls and three Super Bowl appearances. Considered the NFL’s most versatile player, Karl played all seven defensive front positions. Since retiring from pro football in 1995, Karl, a devout Christian, divides his time between motivational speaking and his ongoing charity involvements. Karl and his wife Kathi have three children, still live in Littleton, Colorado and attend West Bowles Community Church. Karl was inducted into the Denver Bronco Ring of Fame in […]

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