Recent research reveals the contagious effect of happiness on others. The implications are tremendous. According to one of the researchers, “Someone you don’t know and have never met—the friend of a friend of a friend—can have a greater influence than hundreds of bills in your pocket.” …continue reading
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Posted by Ray in December 9th, 2008
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Posted in: Controversial, Devotional, Leadership, Ministry Tags: bonus, connection, effect, Facebook, friend, Gift, happiness, James Fowler, John Cacioppo, Loneliness, Martin E.P. Seligman, MySpace, neighbors, Nicholas Christakis, psychologist, relationship, Rick Nauert, Technology
Jesus – right on time!
Posted by Ray in October 25th, 2008
Posted in: Controversial, Devotional, Encouragement, Fun, Ministry, Music, Profound Issues, Studies, Wisdom Tags: enigma, Jesus, Messiah, Ministry, Robin Sampson, success, timing, Wisdom
When Jesus was 12 yrs old, He confounded the religious leaders with his understanding. However, He did not begin His ministry for another 18 years. Why? Did He lack wisdom? …continue reading
What will eternity be like?
Posted by Ray in October 22nd, 2008
Posted in: Controversial, Devotional, Fun, Ministry, Podcast, Prophecy, Resources, Sermons Tags: concept, Controversial, dogs, eternity, heaven, husband, marriage, planet, sex, Wife
Ever wonder what “heaven” will be like? Will we have our pets in eternity? Will we be male or female? Can I visit another planet? This article offers some controversial ideas. …continue reading
Worry: The Cause, The Cost, And The Cure
Posted by Steve Hall in October 22nd, 2008
Posted in: Devotional, Encouragement Tags: Calvary, cross, doubt, faith, Father, foundation, patience, trouble, value, worry
Life is so full of uncertainties. Wouldn’t it be great if there were at least a few things we could count on? Some constants to give us a reliable foundation for the beginning of each new day? Well, Jesus assures us there are. Unfortunately, not all of them are good:
Therefore [...]
Ever Increasing Glory
Posted by Ray in September 28th, 2008
Posted in: Devotional, Holy Spirit, Ministry, Podcast, Sermons Tags: blessing, Christ, GLORY, moses, pain, PROCESS, salvation, the Holy Spirit
Over the past few months, I have been studying “glory” as it relates to Christians today. It is common to see people (everywhere) struggling to get glory for themselves. But, in the Bible, we are told to take a different approach (cf. Philippians 2:4-8):
4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, [...]
