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What We're Truly Grateful For | | Like many Americans, today I’ve been scrolling through the Black Friday deals online. After a few minutes I had a realization. I don’t want any of this stuff! There was a sale on TVs, but I already have one. Robot vacuum? Wouldn’t work with our small kids. They’d probably try to ride it. Electric toothbrushes were on sale, but we already have those. I realized I have all my needs met—and many of my wants too. Not everyone is so fortunate, so I’m grateful. But when we stop to reflect on our blessings, the kinds of consumer goods featured on Black Friday rarely make the list. I was reflecting on that fact as I read this roundup from Christianity Today editors and contributors on what they’re thankful for this year. They’re responses will make you contemplate your own blessings. Oh, and not one mentioned robot vacuums. |
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| | | Special Christmas Events and Services What does your church do around the time of Christmas? Maybe you have a Christmas Eve service. Have you considered conducting a Service of Lessons and Carols? What about outreach and service? In this resource, we've captured a number of the ways that churches help both their congregations and their communities see the light of Christ at Christmas. Look inside for a new idea that your church can try this year. Eric Reed, Ian Price, Carolyn Kitto, and more Read More |
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| | Discipling Teens This resource is designed to help you go deeper as you build relationships with teenagers and help them grow in spiritual maturity. Larry Lindquist, Rachel Willoughby, Doug Fields, and more Read More |
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| | Discipling in a Digital Age For better and for worse, technology has changed everything about the way we live—even, and perhaps especially, in the church. As a "digital native" generation rises into leadership and looks for discipleship and mentoring, they bring with them a new set of issues and challenges. This resource includes articles from seasoned ministry veterans that will help you guide and lead effectively amid digital distraction, hyper-connectedness, and social media savvy. John Ortberg, Chris Maxwell, Michael Frost, and more Read More |
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