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What Running and Tithing Have in Common

Once upon a time I ran several miles a day. Then I moved to oxygen-deprived Colorado — in the winter. Before I knew it, the weeks of acclimating to the altitude and the weather turned into months, and all of my hard work spent building up endurance and …

When Giving Gets Hard

When giving gets hard, try to remember that God gave you the amount you’re giving in the first place. I find that when I worry about my finances and make a conscious effort to hand those concerns over to God, He is present in my struggle and abundantly …

Starting Out Young

My favorite church memories are those of service. I grew up attending a small Episcopal church (now Anglican) where youth were continually encouraged to serve, and their volunteerism was an integral part of the service. Young children attended Sunday s …

Service With a Smile

When I was a teenager, I volunteered at camp every summer. I loved camp. I loved hanging out with the kids, I loved planning games, working in the kitchen, cleaning cabins — it didn’t matter. As long as I was at camp, I was happy. I wasn’t making money …

Lead a Transformational Small Group

Guest post by Kathy DeMattee, program director of Christian worldview at Focus on the Family: The word “transformation” is so overused today that it is practically robbed of its significance and power. The Greek word of similar meaning is “metamorphoo” …

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