Ministry
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When God Doesn’t Answer Prayer
There once were two men who prayed to God. The first man prayed for wealth and happiness. He wanted to experience the Lord’s blessings. Over the years he worked diligently to obtain a comfortable life. But no matter how many riches he obtained, he was never content, and he never felt true joy. The second man prayed for...
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Is God Angry With Me?
There I was – sitting by myself on my back patio with my head in my hands after having blown it again. I wondered, “What does God think of me? Is He angry with me? What punishment could now be in store for me?” As Christians, a right understanding of how God views us, especially after moments of...
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Mormons are Christians, Right?
Tolerant, loyal, considerate — all words that represent our Mormon friends. Yet, asking hard questions about differing religions initiates twitchiness in the most kindhearted individuals. As much as the world paints the picture of similarity between Mormonism and evangelical Christianity, one thing is certain: both beliefs can’t be right. The Good News interviewed Pastor Dan Plourde of...
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The Elephant Room
If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you have undoubtedly encountered other Christians who have very different views and beliefs on various issues. When it comes to things that the Bible doesn’t spell out in black and white, much room is left for personal interpretation and subsequent debate. Whether it’s the timing...
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Yoga For Christ?
Many people are familiar with the verse “Be still and know that I am God” found in Psalm 46:10 and a lot of individuals can say that they have been encouraged to quiet their minds in an attempt to tune out the noise of the world and hear God speak. So, in an effort to spend quiet time with...
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Tortured For Christ
Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, author of 18 books, was a Romanian Christian Minister of Jewish descent who had the misfortune of growing up during a time of severe anti-Semitism in Communist Romania. Pastor Wurmbrand had publicly declared that Christianity and Communism were incompatible, and thus Pastor Wurmbrand was tortured mercilessly and imprisoned for 14 years for his beliefs; his wife Sabina was imprisoned...
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Who Do Your Kids Look Up To?
Who do your kids look up to? Who are their heroes? Is it even important to think about who our children look up to? Only to the extent that we as parents realize that our children will want to emulate their heroes. You tend to want to be like the person or people you look up to....
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Pastor in Profile - Phillip Dunn
Name: Phillip Dunn Birthplace: Farmington, MO Job title: Lead Pastor, NorthStar Community Church How did you become a Christian? I came to know the Lord through my home church as a kid and I placed my faith in Christ at 11 years of age. I had the opportunity to grow up in church mostly through the kindness of those who...
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God’s Design for the Church
Do you stay awake at night considering God’s design for His church? If your answer is no, then you are not alone. Rarely are these questions entertained in private let alone public discussion. The reality is, most members and attenders of area churches do not have the ecclesiastical structure of their church at the top of...
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I Am Second
In December of 2008, Interstate Batteries’ CEO, Norm Miller, launched a 36-month ad campaign in the Dallas area having no idea of the movement that was about to begin. The campaign, featuring roadside billboards and videos that can be viewed on IAmSecond.com, connects anyone, anywhere with personal stories of numerous individuals, including celebrities, pastors, athletes and everyday men and...
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