Monthly Archives: April 2009

Family Life Ministry

Posted on April 17, 2009 by MinTools

As we head towards Mother’s Day and then Father’s Day, I think of the Family Life Ministry of the church. God places responsibility on both children and parents.
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Who Knew? – The Things God Uses

Posted on April 14, 2009 by MinTools

We know, according to 1 Corinthians 1:20-31, that God uses people to build his kingdom that we wouldn’t normally think of as influential. What I am also amazed at is how God uses what we do in ways we would never expect. Let me give a personal example. Continue reading →


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Has the Church Lost Its Power?

Posted on April 10, 2009 by MinTools

At Easter we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ which points to the power of an Almighty God. Laying the sin of the world on Jesus in His death so we might be saved required power. Bringing to life He who was dead so we too can live required power. Continue reading →


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We Need to Think Outside of the Box

Posted on April 8, 2009 by MinTools

In today’s world with the economy as it is, the busyness of people’s lives, and the overall pace of change, if the church and ministries are going to thrive, we need to think outside of the box. This means that we must be willing to take risks. Of course, all we do must be enveloped in prayer, consistent with God’s Word, and follow the leading of the Spirit. Continue reading →


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