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In the Beginning
The probability of life originating from accident is comparable to the probability of an unabridged dictionary resulting from an explosion in a print shop.
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December 15, 2020
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Top 20 Network Blogs of 2020
Curious which Network blogs received the most views in the past year? Here are the top 20 (ranked by page views).
December 14, 2020
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Conozcamos a los recipientes de las becas: “Joshua”
La Oficina de Relaciones Raciales tiene el privilegio de presentarle a “Joshua”, uno de los beneficiarios de las Becas para estudiantes multirraciales 2020/21. Lea su breve biografía y algunas de sus reflexiones sobre la importancia de la justicia social.
December 13, 2020
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Chaplaincy and Care Director's Note (December 2020)
The Director of Chaplaincy and Care ministry reflects on how astounding it has been to see how God planted seeds throughout the year that led to fruition when there were needs.
December 13, 2020
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Sound the Trumpet
Is the trumpet God's favorite instrument?
December 13, 2020
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One Holy and Silent Night
Why am I talking about broken old rocking chairs this Christmas? Maybe it's because they help remind me why Jesus came.
December 11, 2020
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Chaplaincy and Care 2020 Year-End Letter
Read the 2020 year-end appeal letter from Chaplaincy and Care and discover the important kingdom work and support this ministry provides to chaplains.
December 11, 2020
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Tomando Pasos para Combatir el Racismo
Este artículo describe dos congregaciones de la IRC en Minnesota que se han despertado más claramente a la necesidad de abordar el racismo en su medio. También proporciona información sobre el propósito y el aumento de la actividad de la Oficina de Relaciones Raciales en los meses posteriores a la muerte de George Floyd.
December 10, 2020
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New Faces in Chaplaincy: December 2020
Chaplaincy and Care Ministry welcomes Mark Janowski and Sharon Segaar-King. Learn more about their work and ministry!
December 10, 2020
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How 2020 Challenged Us and Changed Us
As we draw near to the end of 2020, it's important that we take time to both lament and reflect on the important lessons we have learned about community.
December 10, 2020
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Go Local: God's Already at Work, So Go With His Flow
Sometimes we see outreach as transactional. Resonate's Rich Braaksma invites you to reform the way you think about neighborhood ministry.
December 9, 2020
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Small Groups Get Creative
Global Coffee Break small groups have found creative ways to meet during difficult times.
December 9, 2020
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Baking God’s Story with Kids at Christmas
Make Christmas cookies that relate to the Christmas story. Here are some easy shapes and wondering questions to get you started.
December 8, 2020
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Christian Ministry to the World
It is never easy to love and serve the world. This is the reason why many ministers can't bear the heavy burden of the ministry. Hence, Christians must be able to endure with utmost patience.
December 8, 2020
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Sing for Joy
O, for a revival of Psalm singing in our churches! May our lives always be filled with praise and worship.
December 8, 2020
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Preparing for Christmas in a Pandemic
Are you struggling to find your Christmas joy amid the pandemic? Focus on God's precious gifts of hope, peace, love, and joy even amid the challenges.
December 7, 2020
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Psalm 91 for Today
Staying inside our Refuge is our first line of defense against COVID-19.
December 6, 2020
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Attention, Bivocational Pastors!
Financial Shalom seeks to support current or potential bivocational pastors through a new program called the Bivocational Growth Fellowship. Learn more and apply!
December 5, 2020
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One Mom’s Perspective on “Real” vs “Home” Church
For my own sanity and in the effort to do what’s best for my kids, I need to get off this roller coaster of feelings about “real” vs “online” church.
December 3, 2020
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Hands Up
It sounded like a "cop-out" when Moses told Joshua to go and do the fighting. He was going to leave the battle and let Joshua do the dangerous work! What kind of leader is that?
December 3, 2020
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Classis Meetings During COVID: Collected Learning
Collected experiences, learning, and advice for hosting classis meetings during COVID. . . and beyond.
December 3, 2020
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When the Passion for Christmas Is Missing
Advent is the perfect time to not feel like singing. Think about that first Christmas night. A pregnant virgin. Tired shepherds. God did not meet them in their passion, but in their emptiness.
December 3, 2020
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Comfort Food at the Lord’s Supper During COVID
As we opened Chinese takeout containers filled with saltine crackers and grape juice in a courtyard on Sunday, I couldn’t help but think about our uncomfortable times.
December 3, 2020
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How Resonate's Salaam Project is Changing
Resonate's Salaam Project was started to equip churches for ministry to Muslims in the post 9/11 context. Greg Sinclair, former missionary and program coordinator for Salaam, reflects on the project's history and its future.
December 2, 2020
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About Mental Illnesses and Moral Judgements
God has allowed people to develop mental illnesses for the same reason some people have heart disease or cerebral palsy; it’s a consequence of original sin, and nothing they did.