Welcome

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Michael Martin3 Comments

“Go make disciples of all nations” was Jesus’ final command to His disciples in Matt. 28:19. We all believe this to be true, and we understand that all “born again” Christians are “disciples,” but do we have a clear picture of what a disciple is? Do we have a good understanding of the discipleship process?… Continue reading Welcome

Prayer

PRAYING AS A CHILD

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Michael MartinLeave a comment

A married couple, friends of mine, have served the children of a large city in Columbia for many years. She posted the following story today: “We had just closed out devotions with petitions and all were running downstairs to play until their moms arrived. All except a group of five or six kids that still… Continue reading PRAYING AS A CHILD

Hands and Feet

Members or Embers?

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Michael MartinLeave a comment

A member of the church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s visit, the man welcomed him, led him… Continue reading Members or Embers?

Repentance

Broken in Acting Instead of Being

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Michael Martin9 Comments

I was walking toward town beside my step-father. He seemed like a giant to me. His gait was long and I was only in first grade. As he held my hand, I felt like I was running just trying to keep up. That’s because I was running trying to keep up. At times, I would… Continue reading Broken in Acting Instead of Being

Hands and Feet

Wonder Ministries – Outside the Walls

December 17, 2018 Michael MartinLeave a comment

Wonder Ministries in the Toledo, Ohio area is taking the wonder of Christ’s incarnation outside the walls of the church. Many churches reach out to local nursing homes during the Christmas Season, which we heartily applaud. Groups visiting and singing Christmas carols, reading Scripture and visiting with some of society’s oft-forgotten is always valuable ministry.… Continue reading Wonder Ministries – Outside the Walls

Hands and Feet

United Community’s Gift of Love Sale

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Michael MartinLeave a comment

The United Community filled up their gym recently and met the needs of many in their community through their “Gift of Love Sale!” This event took place Saturday, November 24. The youth of the church organized the event to meet needs in the local community. This event removed all financial barriers as everything was FREE!!… Continue reading United Community’s Gift of Love Sale

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So, What Does It Take?

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Michael MartinLeave a comment

So, what do you think it takes for a church to be active enough in the community to be designated the Chamber of Commerce member of the year? Tell us what you think below. We will let Grace Church in Richmond, MO confirm some of your guesses and affirm some of your ideas. Congratulations Grace… Continue reading So, What Does It Take?

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A Shelter in a Storm

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 Michael MartinLeave a comment

This story was posted by Dan Forrest about his unexpected encounter with Bowmansdale Church of God. Can I tell you about my day today? I flew to Harrisburg PA, rented a car, and tried to drive to Messiah College in a snow storm. One mile from the school, I couldn’t make it up a snowy… Continue reading A Shelter in a Storm

Enews

Acknowledging the Hidden Hurts by Pastor Kimberly Reese

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 Michael MartinLeave a comment

Today I am grateful to have Pastor Kimberly Reese as a guest blogger. Kimberly serves as the Pastor of Connections at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Benton Ridge, OH (just west of Findlay). Kimberly is credentialed in the Great Lakes Conference of the Churches of God. She’s a graduate of the University of… Continue reading Acknowledging the Hidden Hurts by Pastor Kimberly Reese

Repentance

Strategic Prayer – from Candice Shoemaker*

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 Michael MartinQuoteLeave a comment

We confess, Father, that we have not always acted like the FAMILY OF GOD. We regret to say that we have been selfish and territorial, sometimes lazy or prideful. We have let other things distract us from you, and have failed to love each other well.

Contagious Awakening

Together for more…

Author: Michael Martin

Welcome

PRAYING AS A CHILD

Members or Embers?

Broken in Acting Instead of Being

Wonder Ministries – Outside the Walls

United Community’s Gift of Love Sale

So, What Does It Take?

A Shelter in a Storm

Acknowledging the Hidden Hurts by Pastor Kimberly Reese

Strategic Prayer – from Candice Shoemaker*

*Candice writes and e-mails prayers to all office staff each day. This one is especially pertinent to our subject of repentance.