THOUGHTS
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Happy couples have a few secrets
Kylie and I have been married for over 18 years. When people hear that, they are often surprised to hear that. They are also often impressed by how happy we seem to be. I can tell you that we are very happy, however, it does take work to make marriage last and to keep...
10 Commandments for Providing a Great Church Volunteer Experience
Hey, it's Kylie here! As you know, Volunteers give of their time to help a church fulfill its mission. Successful volunteer programs are able to create a positive experience by providing structure and support for the volunteer and their job assignments. People who...
The Seven Deadly Sins of Recruiting Volunteers
Does your church depend on volunteers to accomplish the work of the ministry? (Hint - yes it does!) After being the Volunteer Scheduler for several years at our church I can certainly relate to the frustrations of filling the positions week after week. If you are...
Where is your faith?
I recently opened up about my personal fear of doing evangelism in the Muslim markets in Paris. I’ve been doing some more thinking along those lines and would like us to consider more about the nature of fear and the nature of God. I was talking with some of my MEI...
The Man Behind 5,000 Snowflakes
“Under the microscope, I found that snowflakes were miracles of beauty; and it seemed a shame that this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others. Every crystal was a masterpiece of design and no one design was ever repeated. When a snowflake melted, that...
Proper Nutrition and the Temple of God
David and I try to stay healthy using proper nutrition and exercise. We believe that it is important to take care of our bodies, and we don't want to have health issues now, or as we grow older. When we treat our bodies like a temple of God that they are, we obtain...