Tag: practical faith
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New study links childhood religious practice with key health advantages in young adulthood
Here is something that common sense has always suspected. Applied religious faith makes a practical difference in the wholeness of people. Now we can say that the sociologists have confirmed it. A new study has shown statistically that religious practice by kids in childhood and teen years results in better well-being as young adults in…
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The church taking a stand in today’s confusion
Here is a thoughtful and challenging statement by some of the leaders of the church today. It helps us on the road to seeing how the church can take a stand today to distinguish itself in the confusion of the hour.
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Praying Deeply
A Devotional Challenge This year I’ve been reading from one of my favorite devotional books, A Guide To Prayer For Ministers And Other Servants. Each week, there are some readings to prod one’s thinking. Today the readings were about prayer that goes so much deeper than words. In our troubled world today, we must…
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Practicing Faith is Healthy
Everyone benefits when we are people of faith I have been preaching for years that practicing faith is good for physical health, emotional health, family health, and the health of society for people of all ages. Here is a great article that enumerates some of the many benefits we receive from being people of…
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Bishop Schnase encourages the church to also join in service projects which they don’t sponsor
Bishop Schnase encourages the church to also join in service projects which they don’t sponsor. The church over the years develops its own habits and routines, including its own ideas of service to others. But as Bishop Schnase points out in this thoughtful blog post, if the church only serves in its own ways,…
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Christianity Today Interviews JoAnne Lyon
An articulate presentation of the Wesleyan way. Christianity Today is doing an interview series of evangelical leaders. Recently they interviewed JoAnne Lyon, head of the Wesleyan denomination, one of many Methodist related bodies. She is very articulate in expressing the Wesleyan way in a manner that should fit all branches of the Methodist family.…