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Ringing Reminders

Ringing Reminders

The clock tower at Westminster, which contains the bell known as Big Ben, is an iconic landmark in London, England. It is traditionally thought that the melody of the tower chimes was taken from the...
Popsicle Sleds MINISTRY TIP

Popsicle Sleds MINISTRY TIP

  By Rev. Doug Forbes As I drove through town I saw many children and their parents having a great time sledding down a neighborhood hillside. Sledding could be an excellent outdoor activity for...
Monty Williams Calls For Forgiveness In Powerful Speech At Wife’s Memorial Service

Monty Williams Calls For Forgiveness In Powerful Speech At Wife’s Memorial Service

By Kevin Draper Much of the NBA travelled to Oklahoma City to attend the memorial service of Ingrid Williams—the wife of Thunder assistant Monty Williams—who died recently in a car crash. At what...
So you think your family is messed up?

So you think your family is messed up?

  By Brad Harrub, Ph.D. The New Year’s holiday is a time for family, friends, and reflection. Many families spend the holiday season on the road, traveling to parent’s or sibling’s homes....
Alphabet Beads MINISTRY TIP

Alphabet Beads MINISTRY TIP

  By Rev. Doug Forbes This year many of the craft and discount stores are featuring wonderful selections of bead kits. Some of these kits contain all the letters on the alphabet with each bead...
Why I’m Glad I Married a Celibate ‘Tim Tebow’

Why I’m Glad I Married a Celibate ‘Tim Tebow’

  By Leilani Haywood Former Miss Universe and Miss USA Olivia Culpo broke up with NFL star Tim Tebow because he reportedly wouldn’t have sex with her. This has made the headlines but I...
Listening for The Master’s Voice

Listening for The Master’s Voice

By Colin Stott MURRIETA, CA (ANS) — “Speak for your servant is listening?” (1 Sam 3:10 NIV) We can talk to our Heavenly Father at any time, anywhere, about anything. Isn’t that great? But...
The Real Reason Churches Die and People Leave

The Real Reason Churches Die and People Leave

By Shane Idleman Experts say that nearly 4,000 churches close every year in America and over 3,500 people leave the church every single day. Church is boring, and many churches are dying because the...
String Art MINISTRY TIP

String Art MINISTRY TIP

  By Rev. Doug Forbes Children enjoy making bright, colorful string art projects. String art is a wonderful way to help young people develop their creativity and to remember Bible stories. For...
ISIS is Near, No One is Safe and Why We Should Think About It

ISIS is Near, No One is Safe and Why We Should Think About It

    By Jordan Standridge By now you’ve heard that ISIS has struck again, and again they have directed their hate towards Paris. Over 100 people enjoying dinner, enjoying entertainment...